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To examine the impact of ambient environmental factors on the emotional wellbeing of older adults and identify directions for responsive environmental design.

February 11, 2025SensorsOpen Access

The Influence of Ambient Factors on Emotional Wellbeing of Older Adults: A Review

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APArturo PeraltaValencian International University JOJosé Á. OlivasUniversity of Castilla-La Mancha FRFrancisco P. RomeroUniversity of Castilla-La Mancha

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Review demonstrates how ambient factors influence emotional wellbeing in older adults, highlighting opportunities for real-time sensor interventions.

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To examine the impact of ambient environmental factors on the emotional wellbeing of older adults and identify directions for responsive environmental design.
Conducted a review with thematic analysis across 15 identified studies.
Evaluated external environmental metrics, including ambient temperature, lighting, and noise levels, often recorded via real-time sensor technologies.
Confirmed that physical ambient parameters such as lighting, temperature, and noise levels directly affect mood and overall psychological wellbeing in aging populations.
Identified real-time environmental monitoring via sensors as an effective tool for enabling adaptive, targeted interventions in living spaces.
Determined that holistic, interdisciplinary living environments can be designed by urban planners and care providers to actively improve elderly emotional health.

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Peralta et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0f904292676d5461fcd29c https://doi.org/10.3390/s25041071

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Review demonstrates how ambient factors influence emotional wellbeing in older adults, highlighting opportunities for real-time sensor interventions.

The Influence of Ambient Factors on Emotional Wellbeing of Older Adults: A Review

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