Yin, Li, Xu, Jiao, and Yang evaluated responses to virtual Autumn scenes. They share that participants in their study “were exposed to virtual environments featuring autumn color landscapes and bare tree landscapes using visual, auditory, and combined conditions. . . . In general, within the autumn landscape, a rich array of colors contributes more to recovery compared to monochromatic scenes (such as the barren tree landscape). . . . there is a need to emphasize increasing the richness of colors within autumn landscapes, as it can assist people in stress alleviation, emotional regulation, and simultaneously improve work efficiency. . . . when designing indoor and outdoor workplaces, there should be an increased incorporation of green environments and colorful landscapes (e.g., gardens and courtyards) to enhance employees’ work efficiency and job satisfaction. . . . Incorporating multisensory elements such as soundscapes, fragrances, and tactile flora and fauna into landscape creation can optimize the therapeutic effects of the environment.”
Menglei Yin, Kankan Li, Zhiman Xu, Rui Jiao, and Wenzhi Yang. 2024. “Exploring the Impact of Autumn Color and Bare Tree Landscapes in Virtual Environments on Human Well-Being and Therapeutic Effects Across Different Sensory Modalities.” PLoS ONE, vol. 19, no. 4, e0301422, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0301422