Ornamental Flowers Induce Psychological Well-Being of University Public
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Ornamental plants provide several advantages to individuals, including emotional and mental wellbeing, physiological health, social relationships, and economic and financial circumstances. The correlation between flowers and aesthetically pleasing plants has been widely acknowledged as having a favorable influence on psychological wellbeing throughout the history of humanity. This study investigates the role of ornamental flowers in the psychological wellbeing of students and staff. This descriptive study used a quantitative approach. The study sample was 350 (male =212, female=138), including students and employees at the University of Okara. The study revealed that Ornamental flowers in universities are linked to significantly reduced stress levels and enhanced mood in the university community. The benefits of this beautiful campus environment with ornamental flowers are a reduction in stress levels, improved mood, and a peaceful aesthetic appreciation for residents. More psychological wellbeing and economic benefits were discovered with the presence of flowers in males compared to females. Staff well-being, meanwhile, was perceived as higher than for students impeding the perception that ornamental plants may be generally more beneficial to professional roles within a setting. Their findings indicate that we need to integrate natural elements in our environments, specifically at the university level, to create an enriched learning experience and environment perfect for creating general wellbeing. Such research also can shed light on the value of ornamental plants and their ability to generate a sense of wellbeing and encouragement in campus ambience.
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Ornamental Flowers, Psychological, well-being, University, Public
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