Environmental psychology and human well-being effects of built and natural settings edited by Ann Sloan Devlin

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Devlin, Ann Sloan, 1948- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

illustration

Edition:

Second edition

Place of Publication:

London Cambridge, MA Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier [2025]

Biography/History:

Ann Sloan Devlin is Professor of Psychology, emerita, Connecticut College, New London, CT. During her career of almost 5 decades, Dr. Devlin taught courses on environmental psychology, cognitive processes, I/O, and research methods. She frequently writes about evidence-based design, is a former Woodrow Wilson Fellow, and the recipient of several Mellon Foundation grants. She has published over 70 journal articles and chapters, served as the editor-in-chief of Environment and Behavior (SAGE), has authored 8 books (including the current one), a number of which focus on the built environment

Summary:

"'Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being: Effects of Built and Natural Settings', Second Edition provides an understanding on how mental and physical well-being is affected by physical environments, along with insights on how the design of environments might be improved to support better health outcomes. The book's uniqueness 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. In addition, the content reviews the history, discusses theoretical constructs, research and design, and provides up-to-date research survey 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 is included.- Provides research-based insights on how an environment can impact mental and physical health and well-being- Integrates core psychological constructs, such as territoriality, environmental stress, privacy, social support, and perceived control across settings- Covers educational settings, workplace settings, environments for active living, housing for the elderly, natural settings, therapeutic environments, correctional facilities, the pandemic, and more- Includes new chapter on shelters in response to natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic."--Provided by publisher

Contents:

Concepts, theories, and research approaches / Ann Sloan Devlin

Experiences of suburban life, territory and well-being / Bernadette Hanlon and Cody Price

Residential environments and active living / Barbara B. Brown

Housing for older adults / Graham D. Rowles

City life and well-being / Lynne Manzo and Richard Desanto

The role of the physical environment in education / Lorraine E. Maxwell

Workplace settings / Kerstin Sailer, Janice Barnes and Jean Wineman

The environment and consumer behavior / Stuart Vyse and Brett Gelino

Everyday and nearby natural environments / Nancy M. Wells, Rouzbeh Rahai and Kimberly Bosworth Phalen

Behavioral impact of naturalistic and wilderness settings / Terry L. Maple, Rebecca J. Snyder, and Megan C. Morris

Can correctional environments be humane? : a case for evidence and value-based design / Richard Elliot Wener

Healthcare settings / Karin Dijkstra, Sarah R. Payne and Cláudia Campos Andrade

Design for mental and behavioral health : social and psychological issues / Kathryn Anthony, Kelly D. McCaffrey and Ashita Arora

Memory care settings / Margaret P. Calkins

Therapeutic landscapes / Clare Cooper Marcus and Mandelle McCuskey Shepley

Seeing differently : addressing climate change impacts on well-being / Janice Barnes

Sheltering and housing : responses to natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic / Ann Sloan Devlin

Environmental psychology : future directions / Marino Bonaiuto and Annalisa Theodorou

Notes:

Previous edition: 2018

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed on September 25, 2025)

Other Format:

Print version Environmental psychology and human well-being.

ISBN:

9780443235375

0443235376

OCLC:

1521234309

Publisher Number:

CIPO000226721

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