April 2019 PMID 30999690

Sounds of Nature in the City: No Evidence of Bird Song Improving Stress Recovery.

Marcus Hedblom, Bengt Gunnarsson, Martin Schaefer, Igor Knez, Pontus Thorsson, Johan N Lundström

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Extended reach

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Total likes

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Apr 2019 – Jan 2026

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions largely agree with the study's conclusion, as seen in phrases like 'no evidence of bird song improving stress recovery,' and show moderate interest, with some posts mentioning the significance of such research for urban planning. The tone remains neutral, with some mentions of the need for further research, indicating a cautious but open outlook on the study's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings, with some expressing skepticism but generally accepting the results that bird songs may not significantly alleviate urban stress.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show modest curiosity, focusing on the study's implications rather than deep curiosity about natural sounds or urban stress.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments reflect a moderate level of engagement, with references to the methodology and broader urban stress themes, but few delve deeply into scientific critique.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions seem to reflect a recognition of scientific findings, but do not indicate a major shift in opinions or high-impact consequences.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated whether natural sounds like bird songs could help reduce stress caused by city traffic noise using virtual reality and physiological stress measurements.
  • The results showed no significant difference in stress recovery between different soundscapes, though all three (bird songs, traffic noise, and a quiet environment) helped reduce stress overall.
  • The findings suggest that factors such as the VR environment, noise levels, or individual responses might influence stress reduction, highlighting the need for further research with larger samples and better methods to understand the role of natural sounds in urban stress management.]

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Francesco Aletta
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New Paper published in our Special Issue #mdpiijerph Sounds of Nature in the City: No Evidence of Bird Song Improving Stress Recovery https://t.co/JttLDlGF7t @IJERPH_MDPI

Apr 17, 2019 · 3 likes · 917 followers View post →
Restoration Network
@iapsREN · X

New from Hedblom et al. in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: “Sounds of Nature in the City: No Evidence of Bird Song Improving Stress Recovery” https://t.co/Zcmy8xeznQ

Jun 24, 2019 · 2 likes · 606 followers View post →

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Restoration Network
@iapsREN · X

New from Hedblom et al. in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: “Sounds of Nature in the City: No Evidence of Bird Song Improving Stress Recovery” https://t.co/Zcmy8xeznQ

Jun 24, 2019 · 2 likes · 606 followers View post →
Francesco Aletta
@f_aletta · X

New Paper published in our Special Issue #mdpiijerph Sounds of Nature in the City: No Evidence of Bird Song Improving Stress Recovery https://t.co/JttLDlGF7t @IJERPH_MDPI

Apr 17, 2019 · 3 likes · 917 followers View post →
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