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Showing 1 to 20 of 32 for “"connection to nature"”.
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Connection to Nature Effects Learning Environments
I strive to create the best spaces in which learning is inspired by the presence of nature.
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Connection to Nature at the Building Edge: Towards a Therapeutic Architecture for Dementia Care Environments
… dementia care environments were investigated to discover a potential therapeutic role for architecture by facilitating a connection to nature for residents. A study of ‘place as process’ included over two years of observational data highlighting multiple factors of the built and social …
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NATURE RELATEDNESS: INVESTIGATING DIFFERENCES AMONG RURAL, SUBURBAN, AND URBAN POPULATIONS IN CONNECTION TO NATURE SCORES
<p>The study examined the Nature Relatedness scores of people from rural, suburban, and urban populations to investigate differences among these populations. Survey participants also reported on whether or not they were currently raising children under the age of 18 in their home, how many outdoor …
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Positive Youth Development Among Latino/a Youth in a Service Learning Program
… the potential of a service-learning program to cultivate positive developmental strengths among Latino/a youth participating in a school-based program in Los Angles County. Youth (N=112) in grades 5–12, who were primarily from low SES backgrounds, participated in an environmental and …
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The Importance of Cultural Ecosystem Services Provided by Collective Gardens in Geneva, Switzerland
… provide cultural ecosystem services (CES) to their membership. CES are the non-material benefits people obtain from nature. They include recreation, aesthetic enjoyment, physical and mental health benefits, and spiritual experiences. The objectives of this research were to determine which …
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Nature, autism, and COVID: Exploring perceptions of nature’s relationship with wellbeing in diverse groups
The benefits of time in nature for wellbeing are numerous and well-documented. However, most of this research has focused on neurotypical individuals and was conducted prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. This thesis is comprised of three UK-based studies and has three main aims: to examine the role …
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Adaptive Living in the City
… and mental spaces are sacrificed, and our innate connection to nature is severed. These produce profoundly damaging effects on the human psyche and cause people to migrate from the urban to the suburban and rural areas. The solution is to design more efficient urban buildings that can actively …
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Towards a space/nature syntax : the influence of spatial configuration and a view of nature on social interaction, with Arcosanti, Arizona, USA, as case study
… evolutionary theory which holds that there is a connection between humans and non-human Nature which is innate: that when this connection is provided the human mind performs at its best, and when this connection is absent the human mind is in a state of deterioration. Increasingly, research in …
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Recreating Parks as Places for Restoration, Reconnection, and Reconciliation
… providing health benefits through experiences in nature, and explores how transdisciplinary inquiry can inform the role parks play connecting people to nature in the face of current global environmental challenges. The iterative research process drew upon several academic disciplines including …
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Earthbound: Celebrating the Natural World Enjoying Good Food and Company
… a body of utilitarian work created as a tribute to regional plants and animals, to beloved family members, to revered masters of ceramic art, and to the enjoyment of good food and conversation.</p> <p><em>Earthbound</em> explores the role of flora and fauna found throughout Southeast Georgia. …
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Ishmael: The Dissolution of a Romantic and the Emergence of a Poet.
<p>Although Ishmael does not appear to be a main character in <u>Moby Dick</u>, his narration is integral to the text. Only through telling the story is Ishmael able to give himself a concrete identity, which is reflected not only through himself, but through the thoughts, speeches, and actions of …
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Why Aren't More Heathens Eco-Pagan Vegetarians? The Intersection Of Gender, Politics, And Spiritual Environmentalism
<p>Neo-Paganism, a nature-based new religious movement, provides a rich backdrop for the study of spiritual environmentalism. This ethnographic project analyzes the dynamic interconnectedness of neo-paganism and environmentalism, or "eco-paganism," and how Heathenry reframes the natural world using …
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Architecture as Connector to Nature
How can architecture connect us to our environments? Is architecture responsible for connecting its user to their surrounding context? Can our spaces inform us about the world around us? There are numerous ways that humans can feel a connection to nature. But, what ways are more universal than …
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Outdoor education : an environmental context for the promotion and maintenance of well-being
… It explored the necessity of comprehending how nature-based learning experiences facilitated overall well-being. The study sought to investigate the impact of outdoor education on people’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing while enhancing their connection to the natural …
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"From Fear to Flow" : Understanding the Motivations for Participating in Extreme Sports
… activities remain complex and not fully understood. Extreme sports are defined as those where a mismanaged mistake can lead to serious injury or death. While research has explored the psychological and motivational factors influencing participation, there has been no integrated discussion …
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Evoking the Art of Nature
<p>This international study aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential of nature-based art therapy, an innovative approach that combines artmaking with the healing power of nature. The research aimed to examine the synergistic effects of nature and artmaking, as well as the impact of the …
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Three Paths To Religious Integration In Ernest Hemingway’s War Fiction
… in terms of how his soldier characters connect to the divine. The means to understanding this connection is in refining how the characters express the utility of this connection and how these features fit into larger structural ideals. I argue that the wartime characters integrate with the …
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The overview effect and counselling psychology: astronaut experiences of earth gazing
… experience that is deeply impactful. To date existent research has provided convincing evidence that nature is therapeutic but there is limited research exploring the impact of extraordinary awe inducing natural environments. In order to bridge this gap, this study used Interpretative …
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Tauser Killed Both Dogs and Other Suburban American Family Folklore
<p>This thesis attempts to answer the questions "What purposes do family pets and the narratives we tell about them serve in modern American society?" and "What do these stories tell us about what Americans value and about where we locate our ‘value center’?" In Chapter 1, I discuss how Americans …
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GreenLife: A Sustainable Retail Space
… this thesis. Using interior design as a medium to influence customers,I sought to create an environment that promotes a connection to nature and an awareness of creative possiblities within the context of a store. It addresses the problem of personal social responsiblity by using shopping, a …
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