Research project Effects of exposure to green spaces versus the built environment on physical and mental health

Effects of exposure to green spaces versus the built environment on physical and mental health

The project at a glance

  • Start date:
    01 Sep 2021
  • Duration in months:
    48
  • Funding:
    Horizon 2020 / Marie Curie ITN
  • Principal Investigator(s):
    James Harris (external)

About

Objectives: (1) To further investigate the impact of exposure to green spaces versus the built environment on indicators of physical and mental health (e.g. stress reactivity, mental well being and cell ageing). (2) To examine the interaction between environmental factors and health behaviours (i.e. physical activity in a nature environment) affecting the choice architecture and behaviour change processes by using established health behaviour change frameworks, and by contrasting nudge and boost approaches to increase physical activity in a nature-rich environment. (3) To conduct randomised controlled trials using experimental (laboratory-based) and quasi-experimental (field-based) designs to compare nudge and boost interventions in terms of their efficacy and acceptance. Expected results: The expected results will contribute to improving existing models of health effects of the natural environment and inform interventions designed to improve health behaviours.

Organisation and Partners

  • Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences
  • Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE)
  • Self-Regulation and Health

Project team

  • James Harris, PI, University of Luxembourg (external)
  • Claus VÖGELE, Project member
  • Damien BREVERS , Project member, University of Louvain (external)
  • Martin DIJST , Project member, Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) (external)
  • Gunnthora OLAFSDOTTIR, Project member, University of Luxembourg (external)

Keywords

  • Environment
  • Health
  • Behaviour

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