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The nature of the view from home: psychological benefits

Reference Type
Journal, Research (Article)

A study conducted at six low-rise apartment communities, using a survey with both verbal and visual material, provides considerable support for the premise that having natural elements or settings in the view from the window contributes substantially to residents' satisfaction with their neighborhood and with diverse aspects of their sense of well-being. [UMN]

Authors
R. Kaplan
Date Published
2001
Journal/Conference
Environment and Behavior
Publisher
Sage Publications
Publisher Location
Beverly Hills, CA (US)
ISBN/ISSN
0013-9165
Volume
33
Number
4
Start Page
507
End Page
542
Sub-Topics
Aesthetics, Psychological
Keywords
Aesthetic Benefits of Urban Forests, Neighborhood, Survey, Well-being
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UMN

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