Promoting Psychological Well-Being and Sensory Abilities with Biophilic Horticulture Training

Abstract

Biophilic Horticulture integrates nature into urban spaces, encouraging human well-being through plant life. It enhances psychological well-being and fosters sustainable living by connecting people with natural environments. The purpose of this research is to promote individuals’ psychological well-being and sensory abilities with biophilic horticulture training. This study establishes an instructional framework for artistic experiential education and horticulture instruction for high school learners. For the gardening educational initiative, the instructional material was chosen according to the goals. Both direct and indirect experiences with nature were recognized during the program's development and implementation processes for experience qualities. Group A consisted of 64 participants chosen from three distinct classes. Group B was chosen from a class that shared similar characteristics with the participants in group A, including previous educational qualifications and residence arrangements. Pre and post-test survey questionnaires were performed and analyzed. A 5-point Likert scale is used to evaluate the survey responses. The findings of this research demonstrated how effectively biophilic horticulture instructional framework promoted learners' multisensory understanding. Every multisensory area in group A had substantial statistical variations. Although a directive dietary instructional framework was not incorporated into the established initiatives, the dietary impact area showed a lower variance than other areas.