Progress and Prospects of Research on the Impact of Forest Therapy on Mental Health: A Bibliometric Analysis

IF 2.4 2区农林科学 Q1 FORESTRY

Forests Pub Date : 2024-06-11 DOI:10.3390/f15061013

Ruoyu Wan, Ruohong Wan, Quan Qiu

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Abstract

This study aims to assess the global progress in research on the impact of forest therapy on mental health by using bibliometric analysis. We analyzed the relevant literature from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database by utilizing software tools such as Bibliometrix (Version 4.1), VOSviewer (Version 1.6.19), and CiteSpace (Version 6.3.R1). There appears to be a growing trend in annual publication volumes from 2006 to 2023. Miyazaki was identified as the most prolific author in this field. Japan and South Korea lead in research contributions, while China has the highest number of publications. The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is the journal with the most publications and citations in this area. Recent keyword clustering reveals an increasing frequency of studies on anxiety and urban green spaces. Research findings suggest that exposure to negative air ions and compounds released by plants can stimulate the five human senses, reduce cortisol levels, and improve mental health. Although studies have demonstrated significant effects of forest therapy in alleviating stress, anxiety, and depression, more large-scale and long-term studies are needed for further evidence. Additionally, it is crucial to explore the impact of different forest types, terrains, altitudes, climates, and air conditions on the effectiveness of forest therapy on mental health.

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森林疗法对心理健康影响的研究进展与前景：文献计量分析

本研究旨在通过文献计量分析，评估全球森林疗法对心理健康影响的研究进展。我们利用Bibliometrix（4.1版）、VOSviewer（1.6.19版）和CiteSpace（6.3.R1版）等软件工具，对科学网核心数据库（WoSCC）中的相关文献进行了分析。从 2006 年到 2023 年，年出版量似乎呈增长趋势。宫崎被认为是该领域最多产的作者。日本和韩国的研究贡献居首位，而中国的出版物数量最多。国际环境研究与公共卫生期刊》是该领域发表论文和引用次数最多的期刊。最近的关键词聚类显示，有关焦虑和城市绿地的研究日益频繁。研究结果表明，接触空气负离子和植物释放的化合物可以刺激人的五感，降低皮质醇水平，改善心理健康。虽然有研究表明森林疗法在缓解压力、焦虑和抑郁方面效果显著，但还需要更多大规模的长期研究来进一步证明。此外，探索不同的森林类型、地形、海拔、气候和空气条件对森林疗法对心理健康的影响也至关重要。

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Forests FORESTRY-

CiteScore

4.40

自引率

17.20%

发文量

1823

审稿时长

19.02 days

期刊介绍： Forests (ISSN 1999-4907) is an international and cross-disciplinary scholarly journal of forestry and forest ecology. It publishes research papers, short communications and review papers. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical research in as much detail as possible. Full experimental and/or methodical details must be provided for research articles.