What Is Perceived Restorativeness?

Perceived restorativeness, or the perception of the resto. potential of environments, refers to the perception and experience of four key components. Kaplans' attention restoration theory (ART) (R Kaplan, 2001 ; S Kaplan, 2001 ; Kaplan and K. 1989).

What is the perceived restorativeness scale?

The current version of the Perceived Restorativeness Scale (PRS) is comprised of the 26 items below. Participants make their responses using a 7-point scale to indicate the extent to which the given statement describes their experience in the given setting (0 = Not at all; 6 = Completely).

Does perceived restorativeness mediate the effects of perceived biodiversity and perceived naturalness on emotional well being following group walks in nature?

Perceived biodiversity and naturalness had no direct effect on emotional well-being. Perceived restorativeness mediated effect of perceived bird biodiversity on emotional well-being.