ENV Topic 5 - Psychological Effects of built environment Flashcards
What did Cohen et al. (1973) investigate?
The effects of noise on reading ability.
How many children were in Cohen et al. (1973) study?
54
What was the main finding in Cohen et al. (1973) study?
A correlation between floor level (noise) and reading deficits.
What did White et al. (2013) find about green spaces?
People in greener areas reported less mental distress and higher life satisfaction.
What was the Pruitt-Igoe housing project an example of?
The failure of defensible space.
What is defensible space?
The idea that residents feel ownership of their shared space.
What did Newman conclude about the Pruitt-Igoe project?
Lack of defensible space led to crime and deterioration.
What did Armitage suggest about cul-de-sacs and crime?
Cul-de-sacs reduce crime if they lack ‘leaky’ footpaths.
What was the aim of Ulrich (1984) study?
To see if a hospital window view affects recovery from surgery.
How many patients were in Ulrich (1984) study?
46
What was the independent variable in Ulrich (1984) study?
Window view (trees or brick wall).
What were the dependent variables in Ulrich (1984) study?
Length of hospitalization
What were the results of Ulrich (1984) study regarding hospitalization?
Patients with a tree view had shorter hospital stays.
What were the results of Ulrich (1984) study regarding pain medication?
Patients with a tree view used less pain medication.
What were the results of Ulrich (1984) study regarding nurse notes?
More negative nurse notes for the brick view group.
What was the conclusion of Ulrich (1984) study?
Natural views can have therapeutic benefits for surgical recovery.
