Publications by authors named "Kuiran Zhang"
Article Synopsis
- Research shows that living near greenery is beneficial for physical and mental health, often assessed from a bird's eye view, while street view images (SVI) offer a new perspective on greenery experienced daily by residents.
- A systematic review analyzed 35 articles on the connection between SVI-measured greenery and mental health, finding that about two-thirds of studies reported positive links, but the overall evidence quality was low.
- The review highlights the potential of SVI as a valuable tool for assessing greenery's health benefits and suggests future research should focus on standardizing datasets and expanding studies beyond high-income countries for better applicability.
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is an emerging and disruptive technology that has attracted considerable interest from researchers and educators across various disciplines. We discuss the relevance and concerns of ChatGPT and other GAI tools in environmental psychology research. We propose three use categories for GAI tools: integrated and contextualized understanding, practical and flexible implementation, and two-way external communication.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWhile many studies have found positive correlations between greenness and human health, rural Central Appalachia is an exception. The region has high greenness levels but poor health. The purpose of this commentary is to provide a possible explanation for this paradox: three sets of factors overwhelming or attenuating the health benefits of greenness.
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