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Rachel and Stephen Kaplan. Rachel and Stephen Kaplan are professors of psychology at the University of Michigan, [1] [2] specializing in environmental psychology. The Kaplans are known for their research on the effect of nature on people's relationships and health. [2]
Rachel Kaplan is a retired professor of psychology and environment and sustainability at the University of Michigan. She is a leading scholar in environmental psychology, with research on environmental preference, restorative opportunities, and environmental design.
Rachel Kaplan is a former professor of psychology and environment and behavior at the University of Michigan. She studies how the natural environment affects human cognition, preference, well-being, and participation in environmental decision-making.
Dec 3, 2020 · Rachel Kaplan is heading back to Warner Bros. Television after striking an overall deal with the studio via her new production company. Kaplan, who has spent the last six years as Head of Scripted ...
- What Is Attention Restoration Theory?
- Rachel and Stephen Kaplan and The Experience of Nature
- Restoration in Environmental Psychology
- Research and Studies
- Nature Deficit Disorder
- 9 Restorative Benefits of Nature
- Common Criticism of Attention Restoration Theory
- A Take-Home Message
In a nutshell, Attention Restoration Theory, or ART, proposes that exposure to nature is not only enjoyable but can also help us improve our focus and ability to concentrate (Ohly, White, Wheeler, Bethel, Ukoumunne, Nikolaou, & Garside, 2016). This theory was developed and popularized by Stephen and Rachel Kaplan in the late 1980s and early 1990s, ...
In ART’s introduction to mainstream understanding, Stephen and Rachel Kaplan describe the theory and the evidence that supports it. The book outlines their 20-year exploration on the importance of nature and the impact of natural environments on mood, state of mind, and health. The authors aimed to answer some important questions about the topic, i...
Restoration is a popular topic within environmental psychology, a field of psychology that intertwines with environmental disciplines to explore the dynamic connections between individuals and their surroundings. One important interaction between individual and environment is the restoration of our attention, our energy, and ourselves by experienci...
Over the past three decades, researchers have increasingly tested the Attention Restoration Theory and experimented with its boundaries. Some of the most important findings from these studies have been found in three separate areas: 1. Mental fatigue 2. Stress recovery 3. ADHD A few of the studies and their findings are discussed below.
Related to the Attention Restoration Theory and the emphasis on nature is a “diagnosis” you may have heard of before: Nature Deficit Disorder. Nature Deficit Disorder is not a disorder in the sense that we think of most disorders we know about, like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD); that is, you won’t find N...
As we noted earlier, natural environments have the capacity to restore your attention, improve your performance on tasks, and improve your resistance to and recovery from stressful life events. However, there are even more restorative benefits of nature. Here are just a few: 1. A view of a natural setting outside your window can help you make a spe...
While there have been many studies reporting results that are in line with ART, there are also some studies with incomplete or mixed findings, and a few that do not offer support for ART at all (Ohly et al., 2016). It seems that nature can indeed have positive effects on attention, cognitive performance, emotions, mood, and behavior, but the jury i...
If it’s true that natural environments can improve our attention, boost our problem-solving skills, increase positive emotionsand reduce the impact of stress, it would be a significant point in favor of incorporating natural settings in the workplace, in colleges and universities, and in urban environments in general. On a more personal level, keep...
Rachel Kaplan is a professor emerita of environment and behavior at the University of Michigan. She has a long and distinguished career in environmental psychology, landscape architecture, and environmental design research.
Rachel Kaplan. Producer: La Brea. Rachel Kaplan is known for La Brea (2021), Do No Harm (2013) and Wisdom of the Crowd (2017).
