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E Sundstrom1, P A Bell, P L Busby
1Department of Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 37916, USA.
Annual Review of Psychology
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Environmental psychology research shows evolving theories and diverse empirical studies on human-environment interactions. Future directions emphasize integrated theory and design experiments for better understanding of physical settings.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Psychology
- Human-Environment Interactions
Background:
- Review of major environmental psychology journals (1989-1994).
- Focus on transactions between people and physical environments.
- Incorporation of situational and contextual variables in theories.
Purpose of the Study:
- Summarize new contributions to theory and empirical research.
- Highlight advancements in understanding human-environment transactions.
- Identify future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of published research and theory.
- Emphasis on field studies over laboratory settings.
- Inclusion of diverse methods, populations, and cultures.
Main Results:
- Theories evolved to include situational and contextual factors.
- Empirical research expanded in scope and diversity.
- Findings covered various environments (residences, workplaces, public spaces) and stressors (noise, temperature).
- Studies examined effects on conservation, crime, and hazards.
Conclusions:
- Environmental psychology increasingly integrates scientific and applied goals.
- Future research should focus on integrated theory and design experiments.
- Development of conventions for case studies is recommended.