Not all Blue-Spaces are Created Equal: Variables affecting restorative outcome of indoor blue-spaces-A scoping review

Zaino, AA; Rasiya, A; Banaei, M; Abdullah, J; Abbas, MY; Hassan, A

Not all Blue-Spaces are Created Equal: Variables affecting restorative outcome of indoor blue-spaces-A scoping review

Zaino, AA Rasiya, A Banaei, M Abdullah, J Abbas, MY Hassan, A

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Publisher:: e-International Publishing House
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 2022, 7, (20), pp. 121-127
Issue Date:: 2022-06-30

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dc.contributor.author	Zaino, AA
dc.contributor.author	Rasiya, A
dc.contributor.author	Banaei, M
dc.contributor.author	Abdullah, J
dc.contributor.author	Abbas, MY
dc.contributor.author	Hassan, A
dc.date.accessioned	2023-07-06T21:34:49Z
dc.date.available	2023-07-06T21:34:49Z
dc.date.issued	2022-06-30
dc.identifier.citation	Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 2022, 7, (20), pp. 121-127
dc.identifier.issn	2398-4287
dc.identifier.issn	2398-4287
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/171282
dc.description.abstract	The Blue-space theory suggests using water in architecture for restoration and stress reduction. Long-term stress increases the risk of mental health problems of anxiety and depression. However, not all blue spaces have the same restorative effects. This study aims to investigate the characteristic variables of restorative blue spaces through a scoping review. Papers indexed in Scopus, WoS, and Google Scholar were sought. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews were used as a review methodology. Results showed 12 variables affecting the blue space’s restorative outcome. Direct variables; size, type, colour, clarity, texture, and indirect variables; proportion, function, illumination, and geometry. Keywords: Blue space; Mental health; Emotions; Healing spaces eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i20.2262
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	e-International Publishing House
dc.relation.ispartof	Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.21834/ebpj.v7i20.2262
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject.classification	52 Psychology
dc.title	Not all Blue-Spaces are Created Equal: Variables affecting restorative outcome of indoor blue-spaces-A scoping review
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	7
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-07-06T21:34:48Z
pubs.issue	20
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	7
utslib.citation.issue	20

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The Blue-space theory suggests using water in architecture for restoration and stress reduction. Long-term stress increases the risk of mental health problems of anxiety and depression. However, not all blue spaces have the same restorative effects. This study aims to investigate the characteristic variables of restorative blue spaces through a scoping review. Papers indexed in Scopus, WoS, and Google Scholar were sought. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews were used as a review methodology. Results showed 12 variables affecting the blue space’s restorative outcome. Direct variables; size, type, colour, clarity, texture, and indirect variables; proportion, function, illumination, and geometry. Keywords: Blue space; Mental health; Emotions; Healing spaces eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i20.2262

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