| Much research attempts to explain the relationship between the environment and human behavior with the term "environmental stressor." According to studies, environmental stressors have an effect on the behavior and emotion of human beings. The negative effects of these environmental stressors on humans occur in the form of mental fatigue and lead to increased anger, aggression, and even violence. In contrast, a natural environment, such as an urban forest, provides a number of benefits for a human beings' quality of life. People who live in vegetated areas experience less fear, and exhibit less aggressive and/or violent behaviors.; This study design hypothesizes that population density in urbanized areas can function as an environmental stressor to urban residents and lead to a higher crime rate. The study considers both daytime population density and nighttime population density. In addition, the moderating effect of vegetation on aggressive and violent behaviors in human beings caused by environmental stressors is examined. Based on previous studies, here it is hypothesized that vegetated areas in urban settings can moderate environmental stress produced from a high population density, and reduce crime. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)... |
