Abstract：
Green spaces, integral to natural environments, have been extensively studied for their positive impact on mental health, yet their influence on social behavior, particularly aggression, is less explored. While prior research has predominantly emphasized the effects of actively engaging with nature, the significant role of passive nature exposure-a more common daily occurrence-has often been overlooked. We conducted two studies to explore the influence of passive green space exposure on aggression and the mediating effect of the sense of control. Study 1 (N = 240) utilized a cross-sectional survey to assess the relationship between passive green space exposure, sense of control, and aggression. Study 2 (N = 260) employed a single-factor between-subjects experimental design to further explore these relationships in a controlled environment. The results from both studies indicated that passive green space exposure is negatively related to aggression, and that this relationship is partially mediated by an increased sense of control. Specifically, passive green space exposure was found to negatively predict aggression by bolstering individuals\' sense of control. These findings underscore the potential of enhancing the sense of control through environmental factors like green spaces as an effective strategy to reduce aggression. This study enriches our understanding of the broader impacts of green spaces, extending beyond mental health to include social behaviors. We discussed both the theoretical and practical implications of our findings, highlighting how urban planning and environmental design can incorporate green spaces to foster community well-being and mitigate aggressive behaviors.
摘要：
绿色空间,与自然环境密不可分，对其对心理健康的积极影响进行了广泛的研究，然而它们对社会行为的影响，尤其是侵略,探索较少。虽然先前的研究主要强调积极与自然接触的影响，被动自然暴露的重要作用-一种更常见的日常事件-经常被忽视。我们进行了两项研究，以探讨被动绿色空间暴露对攻击性的影响以及控制感的中介作用。研究1(N=240)利用横断面调查来评估被动绿地暴露之间的关系，控制感，和侵略。研究2（N=260）采用单因素受试者间实验设计来进一步探索受控环境中的这些关系。两项研究的结果表明，被动绿色空间暴露与攻击性呈负相关，这种关系部分是由控制感增强介导的。具体来说,被动的绿色空间暴露被发现通过增强个体的控制感来负面地预测攻击性。这些发现强调了通过绿色空间等环境因素增强控制感的潜力，这是减少攻击性的有效策略。这项研究丰富了我们对绿色空间更广泛影响的理解，超越心理健康，包括社会行为。我们讨论了我们的发现的理论和实践意义，强调城市规划和环境设计如何纳入绿色空间，以促进社区福祉和减轻攻击性行为。
