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A new theoretical perspective on the restorative effects of nature

While nature experiences have been linked to health and wellbeing, the exact mechanisms behind these effects remain poorly understood. With this in mind, we would like to draw attention to the new article co-authored by Massimo Köster from our lab. This article outlines a novel theoretical perspective on the restorative effects of nature.

With this link, you can gain free access to the article at the Journal of Environmental Psychology until the 14th of January 2024.

Joye, Y., Köster, M., Lange, F., Fischer, M., & Moors, A. (2023). A goal-discrepancy account of restorative nature experiences. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 102192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2023.102192