Flora, Fauna, and Functional Neurology: The Effects of Natural Encounters on the Human Mind

Authors

  • Andrew W. Bailey The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
  • Raiza Barahona University of TN, Chattanooga
  • Jesse Moore University of TN, Chattanooga

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18666/JOREL-2020-V12-I2-9864

Keywords:

EEG, natural environment, animal interpretation

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Author Biographies

Andrew W. Bailey, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Andrew Bailey is associate professor of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism at the University of TN at Chattanooga. He explores the impact of natural settings and outdoor activities on the health and well-being of urban residents and activity participants using a variety of methods. His hope is to make healthy, meaningful living feasible for a harried civilization.

Raiza Barahona, University of TN, Chattanooga

Raiza Barahona is an undergraduate student in the Honors College at the University of TN at Chattanooga. Her research interests include: gender and equity in outdoor recreation, minority participation in outdoor activities, and the impact of natural settings on mental health.

Jesse Moore, University of TN, Chattanooga

Jesse Moore is an undergraduate student in the Honors College at The University of TN at Chattanooga. Her research interests are centered on the impact of natural environments on cognitive performance and stress reduction.

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2020-05-18

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