Frances E. Kuo, Director
 
 

 

 
   
 
 

Past Research

on green landscaping and...

ADHD Symptoms in Kids Across the U.S.

Inner City Girls & Self-discipline

Coping in the Inner City

Inner City Crime

Domestic Violence in the Inner City

Building Strong Inner City Communities

 

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University of Illinois at

Urbana-Champaign

                                                

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences    

                              

 


Scientific Articles

Selected recent research on the health benefits of contact with greenscapes from other labs.

 

de Vries, S., Verheij, R.A., Groenewegen, P.P., Spreeuwenberg, P. (2003). Natural environments—healthy environments? An exploratory analysis of the relationship between greenspace and health.  Environment and Planning, A35, 1717-1731.

Kaplan, R.  (2001).  The nature of the view from home—psychological benefits. Environment and Behavior, 33, 507-542.
Ottosson, J., Grahn, P.A. (2005).  Comparison of leisure time spent in a garden with leisure time spent indoors on measures of restoration in residents in geriatric care. Landscape Research, 30, 23-55.
Takano, T., Nakamura K., Watanabe M. (2002).  Urban residential environments and senior citizens’ longevity in megacity areas:  the importance of walkable green spaces.  Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 56, 913-918.
Ulrich, R.S., Simons, R.F., Miles, M.A. (2003).  Effects of environmental simulations and television on blood donor stress.  Journal of Architectural and Planning Research, 20, 38-47.
Wells, N.M.  (2000). At home with nature - Effects of "greenness” on children's cognitive functioning.  Environment and Behavior, 32, 775-795.
Wells, N.M., Evans, G.W.  (2003).  Nearby nature – A buffer of life stress among rural children. Environment and Behavior, 35, 311-330.