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Psychological and Physiological Relaxation Induced by Nature-Working with Ornamental Plants

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  • Jiang Tao
  • Ahmad Hassan
  • Chen Qibing
  • Liu Yinggao
  • Guo Li
  • Mingyan Jiang
  • Deng Li
  • Li Nian
  • Lv Bing-Yang
  • Zhong Ziqin

Abstract

Objective . Nature has a significant impact on general well-being. However, till date, little psychophysiological evidence is available on the benefits of nature-based activities in adults. The primary goal of this study was to determine the physiological and psychological benefits of horticultural activity in adults. The participants were instructed to perform the making of a flower basket (horticultural activity) and a computer task (i.e., control activity) was compared. Methods . A total of 40 Chinese females (mean age 22.2 ± 0.9 years) participated in this experiment. The Blood pressure, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and the electroencephalograms (EEGs) were used to measure the participants’ psychophysiological responses. Results . Analysis of the STAI data showed a lower anxiety score after performing the horticultural activity than after performing the control activity. Furthermore, in the EEG evaluation, variations in the brainwaves were observed after both activities. Conclusions . The study results suggest that horticultural activity induced physiological and psychological relaxation in adults.

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  • Jiang Tao & Ahmad Hassan & Chen Qibing & Liu Yinggao & Guo Li & Mingyan Jiang & Deng Li & Li Nian & Lv Bing-Yang & Zhong Ziqin, 2020. "Psychological and Physiological Relaxation Induced by Nature-Working with Ornamental Plants," Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society, Hindawi, vol. 2020, pages 1-7, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:hin:jnddns:6784512
    DOI: 10.1155/2020/6784512
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    1. Juan Du & Xiaomei Chen & Li Xi & Beibei Jiang & Jun Ma & Guangsheng Yuan & Ahmad Hassan & Erkang Fu & Yumei Huang, 2022. "Electroencephalography-Based Neuroemotional Responses in Cognitively Normal and Cognitively Impaired Elderly by Watching the Ardisia mamillata Hance with Fruits and without Fruits," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(16), pages 1-12, August.
    2. Yu-Tong Wu & A-Young Lee & Na-Yoon Choi & Sin-Ae Park, 2022. "Psychophysiological Responses of Cut Flower Fragrances as an Olfactory Stimulation by Measurement of Electroencephalogram in Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(18), pages 1-14, September.
    3. A-Young Lee & Seon-Ok Kim & Sin-Ae Park, 2021. "Attention and Emotional States during Horticultural Activities of Adults in 20s Using Electroencephalography: A Pilot Study," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(23), pages 1-16, November.
    4. Juan Du & Jiali Yin & Xiaomei Chen & Ahmad Hassan & Erkang Fu & Xi Li, 2022. "Electroencephalography (EEG)-Based Neural Emotional Response to Flower Arrangements (FAs) on Normal Elderly (NE) and Cognitively Impaired Elderly (CIE)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(7), pages 1-9, March.

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