Ambulatory assessment of psychological and physiological stress responses transitioning between green and gray spaces during naturalistic urban mobility

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Stress, in its various forms, has become an increasingly recognizing psychological concern with the progression of urbanization. Stress can be understood both physiologically and psychologically, with distinct yet interrelated indicators of each (Fisher et al., 1984). Recent studies demonstrate a positive relationship between nature and human health (Haluza et al., 2014). Nature appears to have a restorative effect on human health, enhancing cognitive function and emotional well-being (Hartig, 2021), which is supported by plenty of theories (Kaplan & Kaplan, 1989; Ulrich, 1981). However, these theories and studies focus mainly on how green environments work in natural contexts, not in urban environments. Research on the restorative role, particularly on stress reduction effect of urban natural green spaces is limited (Kondo et al., 2018). The possible health benefits of urban green space (UGS) should further be quantified. This study employs a comprehensive field study with a rigorous experimental design, aiming to explore the benefits of natural green space in urban environments, particularly regarding stress reduction, utilizing both objective and subjective measures to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the restoration benefits of UGS.

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