Comparison of the physiological and psychological benefits of tree and tower climbing
Comparison of the physiological and psychological benefits of tree and tower climbing
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DOI：
10.1016/j.ufug.2005.12.003
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发表时间：
2006-01-01
影响因子：
6.4
通讯作者：
Morita, Miyako
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作者：
Gathright, John;Yamada, Yozo;Morita, Miyako
大量的实证和理论研究表明，自然和户外活动具有恢复和治疗的益处。对环境疗法对人类行为影响的研究表明，与自然环境的互动可以增强福祉并促进更好的健康。我们比较了在森林中攀爬活树和在同一森林中攀爬相同高度的混凝土塔后的生理和心理影响。每次攀登前、攀登过程中和攀登后，对登山者进行生理和心理测试。生理测试结果表明，登山者爬树后的身体比爬塔后更加放松。心理结果表明，与爬塔相比，爬树时活力更强，紧张、困惑和疲劳减少。 (c) 2006 年爱思唯尔有限公司。版权所有。
Considerable empirical and theoretical research asserts that nature and outdoor activities have restorative and therapeutic benefits. Research into the effects of environmental therapy on human behavior indicates that interaction with natural surroundings enhances well-being and encourages better health. We compared the physiological and psychological effects of climbing a live tree in a forest with those found after climbing a concrete tower of the same height in the same forest. Physiological and psychological tests were conducted on the climbers before, during, and after each climb. Physiological test results indicated that climbers' bodies were more relaxed after tree climbing than after tower climbing. Psychological results indicated greater vitality, and reduced tension, confusion, and fatigue while tree climbing, when compared to tower climbing. (c) 2006 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.