The Relationship Between Stress and Greenspace Exposure

This essay use literature review to explores the relationship between greenspace and stress, drawing on evidence from multiple studies that utilize cortisol measurements to indicate changes in stress levels. Greenspace refers to all natural green areas, including parks, woodlands, scrublands, and other natural environments. People's stress can be influenced by various factors such as the environment, family, friends, and work or study. Therefore, it is important to understand how much a green environment can reduce stress. The findings strongly suggest that greenspace has a beneficial impact on reducing mental stress. However, the influence of greenspace exposure varies by gender. For men, a moderate amount of greenspace is optimal for stress recovery, while more greenspace does not necessarily lead to greater improvement. In contrast, the effects on women require further investigation to be fully understood.