Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being

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Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being: Effects of Built and Natural Settings provides a better understanding of the way in which mental and physical well-being is affected by physical environments, along with insights into how the design of these environments might be improved to support better health outcomes. This book is unique because it emphasizes the impact of particular kinds of environments on humans (e.g., cities, therapeutic landscapes, schools), and thus considers the environment as the driver of behavior, rather than starting with human attitudes and values. The book reviews the history of the field, discusses theoretical constructs in guiding research and design, and provides an up-to-date survey of research findings. New content on the effects of the pandemic on work and educational settings (including remote options) as well as a new chapter on shelters in response to natural disasters are included.

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1. Concepts, Theories, and Research Approaches
   
   2. Experiences of Suburban Life, Territory and Well-being
   3. Residential Environments and Active Living
   4. Housing for Older Adults
   5. City Life and Well-being
   6. The Role of the Physical Environment in Education
   7. Workplace Settings
   8. The Environment and Consumer Behavior
   9. Everyday and Nearby Natural Environments
   10. Behavioral Impact of Naturalistic and Wilderness Settings
   11. Can Correctional Environments Be Humane? A Case for Evidence and Value-based Design
   12. Healthcare Settings
   13. Design for Mental and Behavioral Health: Psychological, Social, and Cultural Issues
   14. Memory Care Settings
   15. Therapeutic Landscapes
   16. Seeing Differently: Addressing Climate Change Impacts on Well-being
   17. Sheltering and Housing: Responses to Natural Disasters and the COVID-19 Pandemic
   18. Environmental Psychology: Future Directions