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A multidimensional approach to the relationship between mood and weather
British Journal of Psychology (London, England : 1953)
|February 1, 1984
Summary
Weather significantly impacts mood, with humidity, temperature, and sunshine being key factors. High humidity increases sleepiness and lowers concentration, while warmer temperatures reduce anxiety and skepticism.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Psychology
- Psychophysiology
Background:
- Human mood is influenced by various external factors.
- Understanding the relationship between weather and mood is crucial for well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the multidimensional relationship between ten mood variables and eight weather variables.
- To identify the most influential weather factors on human mood states.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from 24 male subjects over 11 consecutive days.
- Statistical analysis including regression and canonical correlation was employed.
- Mood variables: concentration, cooperation, anxiety, potency, aggression, depression, sleepiness, scepticism, control, optimism.
- Weather variables: sunshine, precipitation, temperature, wind direction/velocity, humidity, barometric pressure.
Main Results:
- Humidity, temperature, and hours of sunshine demonstrated the most significant effects on mood.
- Elevated humidity levels correlated with decreased concentration and increased sleepiness.
- Increasing temperatures were associated with lower anxiety and scepticism scores.
- Humidity emerged as the most significant predictor in statistical analyses.
Conclusions:
- Weather, particularly humidity and temperature, plays a critical role in modulating mood states.
- Findings have implications for optimizing performance in environments like schools and offices.
- Highlighting humidity's impact underscores its importance in environmental and occupational health studies.