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December 4, 2025Indoor and Built Environment

Optimizing workplace emotional states: Evidence from aromatic environmental exposure

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Overview

Observational analysis improves emotional states and heart rate variability in office workers, indicating olfactory stimulation's potential benefits.

Key Points

  • Emotional states improved with aromatic exposure during work, reducing overall stress levels and enhancing well-being.
  • Participants reported enhanced emotional well-being and decreased skin conductance with aromatic compounds like rosemary and lemon.
  • Assessment using exposure to aromatic environments showed a notable decrease in heart rate variability in response to specific scents.
  • These findings suggest aromatic design can effectively support mental health in contemporary workplace settings.

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Yongxiang Shi (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930e8b6ea1aef094cca2f3chttps://doi.org/10.1177/1420326x251399245
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