Posts Tagged ‘Richard Ryan’
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In a series of studies, participants were shown a selection of four images on a 19-inch computer screen for two minutes each. Half of the subject viewed buildings, roads, and other cityscapes; the other half observed landscapes, lakes, and deserts.
U. ROCHESTER (US)—Paying attention to the natural world not only makes you feel better, it makes you behave better, finds a new study. The researchers say the results highlight the importance of creating green spaces in cities and have implication for urban planners and architects. Continue…
Friday, October 23, 2009 10:59 - 3 Comments
Society & Culture - May 14, 2009 9:59 - 1 Comment
Don’t worry (about money, fame). Be happy.
U. ROCHESTER (US)—If you think having loads of money, fetching looks, or the admiration of many will improve your life—think again. A new study by three University of Rochester researchers demonstrates that progress on these fronts can actually make a person less happy. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 4, 2009 16:12 - 0 Comments
Gamers want the challenge not the gore
U. ROCHESTER (US)—Video gamers, it turns out, don’t crave carnage and may actually be turned off by graphic violence. The thrill of mastering a skill or rising to a challenge are the elements that keep players coming back for more. Those findings come from a series of online surveys and experiments conducted by investigators at the University of Rochester and Immersyve Inc. (www.immersyve.com), a player-experience research firm.
