![]() Results: Compliance to the study protocol was high, especially in the first week, with slightly more videos watched in the morning than in the evening. Using Ecological Momentary Assessment, effects on mood, and stress-related complaints were measured in everyday life. They watched an urban (control) or natural slideshow twice daily. Methods: Fifteen participants (12 females) scoring above threshold on stress, depression, or anxiety completed two study periods of 6 days. The present pilot study explores whether an ecological momentary intervention using exposure to natural images could be effective in lowering stress and improve mood. Previous research has pointed to stress-reducing effects of exposure to nature after acute stressors, but has not yet investigated effects in the realm of everyday life. Interventions that can offer temporary stress relief could, therefore, bring considerable health benefits. Conclusions: The results suggest that twice-daily exposure to restorative visual content could be a viable Ecological Momentary Intervention, with the potential to reduce self-reported worry, lower autonomic activity, and increase positive affect.Ībstract = "Background: Stress, and specifically perseverative cognition, is considered to have considerable detrimental effects on mental and physical health. We found indications of improvements in mood, self-reported worrying (but not stress levels), and heart rate. ![]() Background: Stress, and specifically perseverative cognition, is considered to have considerable detrimental effects on mental and physical health.
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