Scientific interest in the psychological benefits of contact with natural elements and green spaces, particularly urban ones, has grown significantly in recent decades. Since the classic theories of the 1980s—Wilson's biophilia hypothesis, Ulrich's stress recovery theory, and Kaplan and Kaplan's attention restoration theory—significant empirical evidence has accumulated supporting a new public health paradigm: reintroducing nature as an integral part of our daily lives proves to be a powerful tool for preventing various physical and psychological disorders, promoting spontaneous processes of psychophysical recovery, and improving our overall well-being. This article presents a selection of scientific literature supporting the hypothesis that nature is an important factor for human health and well-being. The main interventions that use nature as a context to promote well-being and to support conventional forms of therapy are examined. The topic of biophilic design in urban contexts is also addressed. It concludes with a discussion of the main limitations currently present in the scientific literature and the potential for future research.
L'interesse scientifico per i benefici psicologici del contatto con gli elementi naturali e gli spazi verdi, in particolare quelli urbani, è cresciuto significativamente negli ultimi decenni. A partire dalle teorie classiche degli anni '80 – l'ipotesi della biofilia di Wilson, la teoria del recupero dallo stress di Ulrich e la teoria del ripristino dell'attenzione di Kaplan e Kaplan – si sono accumulate notevoli prove empiriche a supporto di un nuovo paradigma di salute pubblica: reintrodurre la natura come parte integrante della nostra vita quotidiana si rivela un potente strumento per prevenire diversi disturbi fisici e psicologici, promuovere processi spontanei di recupero psicofisico e migliorare il nostro benessere generale. Questo articolo presenta una selezione di letteratura scientifica a supporto dell'ipotesi che la natura sia un fattore importante per la salute e il benessere umano. Vengono esaminati i principali interventi che utilizzano la natura come contesto per promuovere il benessere e per supportare forme di terapia convenzionali. Viene anche trattato il tema della progettazione biofilica nel contesto urbano. Si conclude con una disamina dei principali limiti attualmente presenti nella letteratura scientifica e sulle potenzialità future della ricerca.
Natura e benessere: una revisione della letteratura
PASSELLI, LEONARDO
2024/2025
Abstract
Scientific interest in the psychological benefits of contact with natural elements and green spaces, particularly urban ones, has grown significantly in recent decades. Since the classic theories of the 1980s—Wilson's biophilia hypothesis, Ulrich's stress recovery theory, and Kaplan and Kaplan's attention restoration theory—significant empirical evidence has accumulated supporting a new public health paradigm: reintroducing nature as an integral part of our daily lives proves to be a powerful tool for preventing various physical and psychological disorders, promoting spontaneous processes of psychophysical recovery, and improving our overall well-being. This article presents a selection of scientific literature supporting the hypothesis that nature is an important factor for human health and well-being. The main interventions that use nature as a context to promote well-being and to support conventional forms of therapy are examined. The topic of biophilic design in urban contexts is also addressed. It concludes with a discussion of the main limitations currently present in the scientific literature and the potential for future research.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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