+20%
sense of restorativeness increased after digital forest bathing
Exact: 25.88 → 30.96 (ROS score)
Sense of restorativeness significantly increased after digital forest bathing
The Restorative Outcome Scale (ROS) showed a large effect-size improvement (d=0.814) after the digital forest bathing experience, and post-experience ROS scores were comparable to those recorded in real forest environments, suggesting that the indoor digital nature setting provides restoration equivalent to actual forest visits.
ROS 25.88 ± 6.50 30.96 ± 5.97 <0.001 ** 0.814
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shorter endurance after industrial vs forest exposure
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