Environmental Psychology: An Introduction

by Linda Steg (Editor), Judith I. M. de Groot (Consultant Editor)

The updated edition of the essential guide to environmental psychology Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition,  Environmental An Introduction  offers an overview of the interplay between humans and their environments. The text examines the influence of the environment on human experiences, behaviour and well-being and explores the factors influencing environmental behaviour, and ways to encourage pro-environmental behaviour. The revised edition is a state-of-the art review of relevant theories and research on each of these topics. With contributions from an international panel of noted experts, the text addresses a wealth of topics including the main research methods in environmental psychology; effects of environmental stress; emotional impacts and meanings of natural environment experience; aesthetic appraisals of architecture; how to measure environmental behaviour; cognitive, emotional and social factors explaining environmental behaviour; effects and acceptability of strategies to promote pro-environmental factors; and much more. This important Written for scholars and practitioners in the field, the revised edition of Environmental Psychology  offers a comprehensive review of the most recent research available in environmental psychology.

Genres: Psychology, Architecture, Environment

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Agoes · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a great overview of Environmental Psychology. The chapters are short but clear enough to serve as an introductory learning point. Just like most books on psychology, most of the research and findings are based on Western countries. There is a chapter that focuses on low-income countries though; it explains the differences in situations compared to medium-high income countries.

[Kei · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must-read for anyone learning or interested in Environmental Psychology.

[Iselin]

Against all odds, I did actually like this subject. This book I’m more unsure of. I liked that the chapters were short. But there was too much stating the obvious. Particularily liked the chapters on climate change and biophilia. Also… this book inspired me to buy more plants and go outside more. So that’s a win? Slay.

[camcab]

Planter = bra
Støy = dårlig
Temporal delay = dumt

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Environmental Psychology: An Introduction is an informative textbook for students of the subject, or for anybody simply interested in learning more about the relationship between the environment and human psychology. Its 33 chapters are divided into three section: (1) Environmental influences on human behaviour and well-being; (2) Factors influencing environmental behaviour; and (3) Encouraging pro-environmental behaviour.

I've personally got a slight issue with sections two and three being considered 'environmental psychology' at all (I'd label it something like 'the social psychology of environmental behaviour' instead), but I acknowledge that journals within the discipline do encompass this sort of research, so it makes sense for it to have its place here. On the whole, each chapter is well-written and interesting, and provides the reader with a thorough grounding of the subject and a suitable list of references to learn more, should they be interested. A few of the chapters (particularly towards the end of the book) felt either out of place or like repetitions of earlier chapters, but this was not a major problem. 7/10

[Kärt · Rating 3 out of 5]

The 2019 version is a good overview of the field, some chapters are questionable though. Whether the field is up your alley is another question. Kirjuta mulle suurema huvi korral :)