Effects of Walking in a Forest on Young Women

Effects of Walking in a Forest on Young Women

The effects of forest activities on health promotion have received increasing attention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physiological and psychological effects of brief walks in forests on young women. The experiments were conducted in 6 forests (test) and 6 city areas (control). Overall,...

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Main Authors: Chorong Song, Harumi Ikei, Takahide Kagawa, Yoshifumi Miyazaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
shinrin-yoku
forest therapy
brief walks
females
heart rate variability
blood pressure
pulse rate
semantic differential method
Profile of Mood State
State–Trait Anxiety Inventory
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/2/229

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