The impact of blue space in the interior on mental health
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Blue space, Mental health, Sense of water, Water sounds, Water visual
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Human beings are connected inextricably with nature that can influence our mental and physical well-being. People nowadays working in the hustle and bustle city has a low connection with nature, resulted in humankind suffering from mental illness. Connection to nature is essential for human beings to keep a healthy mind. This study mainly concentrates on the impact of blue space in the interior on mental health. In this research, previous studies are analyzed to understand the theory behind the blue space on how water benefits humans. Moreover, the researcher identifies thirty pieces of literature about water and health. The literature review is categorized into sensual perception (visual, sound, or music and sense of water) and the impact of blue space (emotional benefits, stress relief, direct health benefits) to reveal the idea of how the blue space benefits people. This paper is carried out through qualitative methods. Research shows intervention evidence of the visuals, sounds, and sense of water impact our health in the interior. The findings indicate the function of blue space in the interior on mental health. These findings help in a better understanding of the impact of water sounds in the interior on mental health.
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Yoke Ting, Hiew, dan Azizi Bahauddin. 2022. “The Impact of Blue Space in the Interior on Mental Health”. ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur 7 (1), 53-60. https://doi.org/10.30822/arteks.v7i1.1186.
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Livni, Ephrat. 2018. ‘Blue Mind Science Proves the Health Benefits of Being by Water’. Quartz. 2018. https://qz.com/1347904/blue-mind-science-proves-the-health-benefits-of-being-by-water/.
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McNulty, Matt. 2019. ‘Want to Be Happier? Live Near Water, Research Shows: A Study Shows That Living near a Body of Water Has a Number of Therapeutic Benefits, Ranging from Increased Happiness to Creativity’. People.Com. 2019. https://people.com/travel/study-shows-living-near-water-increases-happiness/#:~:text=Nichols asserts that water actually,disorders%2C autism and more.”.
Mindfulness. 2020. ‘Is the Theory of The 5 Elements of Nature Outdated?’ TINT. 2020. https://tintyoga.com/magazine/5-elements-of-nature/.
Nichols, Wallace J. 2014. ‘Why Our Brains Love the Ocean: Science Explains What Draws Humans to the Sea’. Salon. 2014. https://www.salon.com/2014/07/19/why_our_brains_love_the_ocean_science_explains_what_draws_humans_to_the_sea/.
Nutsford, Daniel, Amber L. Pearson, Simon Kingham, and Femke Reitsma. 2016. ‘Residential Exposure to Visible Blue Space (but Not Green Space) Associated with Lower Psychological Distress in a Capital City’. Health & Place 39 (May): 70–78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2016.03.002.
Pasanen, Tytti P., Mathew P. White, Benedict W. Wheeler, Joanne K. Garrett, and Lewis R. Elliott. 2019. ‘Neighbourhood Blue Space, Health and Wellbeing: The Mediating Role of Different Types of Physical Activity’. Environment International 131 (October): 105016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2019.105016.
Psychiatrist Group, and Malaysia Ministry of Health. 2017. Technical Report 2016: Malaysian Mental Healthcare Performance. Malaysia: Malaysian Healthcare Performance Unit National Institute of Health. https://www.moh.gov.my/moh/resources/Penerbitan/Laporan/Umum/Mental Healthcare Performance Report 2016.pdf.
Reynolds, Caitlin. 2018. ‘Buxton Quoted in Reader Digest Article on Sleep Sounds’. PennState Social Science Research Institute. 2018. https://ssri.psu.edu/news/buxton-quoted-reader-digest-article-sleep-sounds.
Roe, Jenny. 2019. ‘“Blue” Space: Access to Water Features Can Boost City Dwellers’ Mental Health’. The Conversation. 2019. https://theconversation.com/blue-space-access-to-water-features-can-boost-city-dwellers-mental-health-122995.
Sachdev, Chloe. 2020. ‘Blue Mind Theory and the Healing Powers of Water: This Year Has Undoubtedly Been Anxiety-Inducing — the Solution, According to a Marine Biologist, Could Lie in Our Undeniable Connection to Water’. Sohohouse.Com. 2020. https://www.sohohouse.com/en-us/house-notes/issue-006/soho-health-club/blue-mind-theory-the-healing-powers-of-water.
Schiff, Laura. 2001. ‘Water’s Wonders: Steaming Or Soaking, Hydrotherapy Soothes As It Heals’. Psychology Today. 2001. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200109/waters-wonders.
Schleinitz, K. P. 2019. ‘What Is Our Human Fascination’. Aquascript. 2019.
Sifferlin, Alexandra. 2016. ‘The Healing Power of Nature’. TIME. 2016. https://time.com/4405827/the-healing-power-of-nature/.
Stojanovic, Tomi. 2017. ‘5 Reasons Why Living near Water Benefits Your Health’. OutdoorRevival. 2017. https://www.outdoorrevival.com/well-being/5-reasons-living-near-water-benefits-health.html?chrome=1.
Thoma, Myriam V., Roberto La Marca, Rebecca Brönnimann, Linda Finkel, Ulrike Ehlert, and Urs M. Nater. 2013. ‘The Effect of Music on the Human Stress Response’. Edited by Robert L. Newton. PLoS ONE 8 (8): e70156. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0070156.
Völker, Sebastian, Angela Heiler, Thorsten Pollmann, Thomas Claßen, Claudia Hornberg, and Thomas Kistemann. 2018. ‘Do Perceived Walking Distance to and Use of Urban Blue Spaces Affect Self-Reported Physical and Mental Health?’ Urban Forestry & Urban Greening 29 (January): 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2017.10.014.
Völker, Sebastian, and Thomas Kistemann. 2011. ‘The Impact of Blue Space on Human Health and Well-Being – Salutogenetic Health Effects of Inland Surface Waters: A Review’. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health 214 (6): 449–60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2011.05.001.
Yufeizhang. 2019. ‘Why Do People Fall Asleep More Quickly When It Rains?’ The University of Melbourne. 2019. https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/sciencecommunication/2019/08/27/why-do-people-sleep-better-when-it-rians/.
Zinzi, Janna. 2020. ‘How Rocio Navarro Uses Water To Help Us Heal Ourselves’. Laist. 2020. https://laist.com/news/entertainment/water-healing-rocio-navarro.