Thomas J L van Rompay
Biographic Data
| ID | 6181149 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Thomas J L van Rompay |
| GIVEN NAMES | Thomas J L |
| FAMILY NAME | van Rompay |
| SIGNATURE | VAN ROMPAY T J L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Twente |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6126-5462 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
How green and blue spaces promote health among vulnerable urban populations facing climate hazards. A scoping review
Urban green and blue spaces promote health and well-being, while mitigating the effects of climate events. • Distributional, procedural, recognitional injustice challenges persist, with vulnerable populations being greatly affected. • Knowledge gaps remain related to the unique benefits of blue spaces, and related to vulnerable groups. • Complex space, society, and climate links are illustrated in our Inclusive Climate and Health Resilience Frame…
Exploring associations of older adults with virtual nature
Loneliness and social isolation are important social determinants of wellbeing of older adults. Conversational exchanges can promote connectedness between older adults, however, conversations may not always come easy. Research shows that exposure to nature-based stimuli such as pictures and videos can stimulate social aspirations and trigger associations that could facilitate conversations, in particular when nature scenery is perceived as fascin…
That is a place where I would want to go’
Feelings of disconnectedness and social isolation among older adults are increasingly recognised as important challenges of our times. Interestingly, nature interaction can stimulate social connectedness and enhance perceived social support, indicating that nature can contribute to social wellbeing. However, nature may not always be around or accessible for older adults. In such cases, digital nature could provide an alternative means for enjoyin…
This is Me
Receiving a dementia diagnosis is a difficult experience for most people and often affects their wellbeing negatively. To support people's wellbeing, in a therapeutic context, life-storytelling, reminiscence and mindfulness are used with people with dementia. In an everyday context, traditional games are used as a resource for stimulating memory, cognition and social activity. While an increasing number of creative strategies are available to sup…
Does Digital Nature Enhance Social Aspirations? An Experimental Study
Loneliness and social isolation are increasingly recognized as important challenges of our times. Inspired by research hinting at beneficial effects of interacting with nature on social connectedness and opportunities provided by ambient technology to simulate nature in a rich and engaging manner, this study explored to what extent digital nature projections can stimulate social aspirations and related emotions. To this end, participants (N = 96)…
Feeling Connected after Experiencing Digital Nature
Digital nature can provide a substitute for real nature for those who have limited access to green space, or are confined to their homes, for example during the worldwide COVID-19 lockdown. In a large-scale online survey, respondents ( N = 1203) watched videos of digital nature, varying in terms of type of nature (wild versus tended nature) and spaciousness. Results show a significant increase of feelings of connectedness to the community after w…
Served straight up
Served straight up
This is Me
Receiving a dementia diagnosis is a difficult experience for most people and often affects their wellbeing negatively. To support people's wellbeing, in a therapeutic context, life-storytelling, reminiscence and mindfulness are used with people with dementia. In an everyday context, traditional games are used as a resource for stimulating memory, cognition and social activity. While an increasing number of creative strategies are available to sup…
Served straight up
Does Digital Nature Enhance Social Aspirations? An Experimental Study
Loneliness and social isolation are increasingly recognized as important challenges of our times. Inspired by research hinting at beneficial effects of interacting with nature on social connectedness and opportunities provided by ambient technology to simulate nature in a rich and engaging manner, this study explored to what extent digital nature projections can stimulate social aspirations and related emotions. To this end, participants (N = 96)…
Feeling Connected after Experiencing Digital Nature
Digital nature can provide a substitute for real nature for those who have limited access to green space, or are confined to their homes, for example during the worldwide COVID-19 lockdown. In a large-scale online survey, respondents ( N = 1203) watched videos of digital nature, varying in terms of type of nature (wild versus tended nature) and spaciousness. Results show a significant increase of feelings of connectedness to the community after w…
This is Me
Receiving a dementia diagnosis is a difficult experience for most people and often affects their wellbeing negatively. To support people's wellbeing, in a therapeutic context, life-storytelling, reminiscence and mindfulness are used with people with dementia. In an everyday context, traditional games are used as a resource for stimulating memory, cognition and social activity. While an increasing number of creative strategies are available to sup…
That is a place where I would want to go’
Feelings of disconnectedness and social isolation among older adults are increasingly recognised as important challenges of our times. Interestingly, nature interaction can stimulate social connectedness and enhance perceived social support, indicating that nature can contribute to social wellbeing. However, nature may not always be around or accessible for older adults. In such cases, digital nature could provide an alternative means for enjoyin…
Exploring associations of older adults with virtual nature
Loneliness and social isolation are important social determinants of wellbeing of older adults. Conversational exchanges can promote connectedness between older adults, however, conversations may not always come easy. Research shows that exposure to nature-based stimuli such as pictures and videos can stimulate social aspirations and trigger associations that could facilitate conversations, in particular when nature scenery is perceived as fascin…
How green and blue spaces promote health among vulnerable urban populations facing climate hazards. A scoping review
Urban green and blue spaces promote health and well-being, while mitigating the effects of climate events. • Distributional, procedural, recognitional injustice challenges persist, with vulnerable populations being greatly affected. • Knowledge gaps remain related to the unique benefits of blue spaces, and related to vulnerable groups. • Complex space, society, and climate links are illustrated in our Inclusive Climate and Health Resilience Frame…
Psychology (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Urban Green Space and Health (5 works) · Social connectedness (4 works) · Loneliness (3 works) · Place Attachment and Urban Studies (3 works) · Psychotherapist (3 works) · Social isolation (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works)