Sara LoTemplio
Biographic Data
| ID | 8227145 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sara LoTemplio |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sara |
| FAMILY NAME | LoTemplio |
| SIGNATURE | LOTEMPLIO S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Colorado State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0142-3702 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Examining neurophysiological responses to immersive nature and environmental images
Attention Restoration Theory (ART) suggests that exposure to natural environments can restore attentional resources. While several studies have explored the cognitive benefits of nature, the neural processes underlying ART remain underexplored. We used electroencephalography (EEG) to measure the P300 component, a widely studied event-related brain potential. We hypothesized that exposure to nature would increase the amplitude of the P300, suggest…
A natural boost to cognitive control? Two pilot studies on nature exposure as a potential modulator of the anterior N2 component and midline frontal theta
MFT activity is thought to reflect generalized deployment of cognitive control. Thus, varied behavioral changes that occur in nature could be underlied by changes in MFT. Within the tetrahedral framework, we examine how both stimulus-locked and response-locked MFT power and related ERPs change in response to real-world nature (Study 1) and nature imagery (Study 2). Study 1 uses a within-subjects design. Participants sat in an urban environment wh…
VR Versus IRL Walking
Background: Virtual reality (VR) is a potential solution to the lack of causal evidence regarding how changing the physical environment can increase walking. For VR to be employed in walkability research, the degree to which walking in VR mimics the real world (RW) must be quantified. Methods: In a preregistered study, 39 participants walked in a historic RW district and in a VR replica. In both environments, participants completed “errands” by e…
Examining the Relationship Between Greenspace and Substance Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults
The beneficial effects of greenspace on mental health supports the exploration of greenspace in the prevention and treatment of substance use and substance use disorder (SUD) among adolescents and young adults. This scoping review aimed to summarize associations between greenspace and substance use and SUD among adolescents and young adults, describe how greenspace is being measured and operationalized, and identify differential effects among sub…
Nature from My Perspective”
Immersion in natural environments supports health and well-being; yet, research in this domain often does not adequately reflect the experiences of diverse communities. Given the ways in which individuals’ identities and cultural backgrounds influence human–nature relationships, it is imperative to explore and document these dynamics. This study furthers this aim by amplifying the nature-based perspectives of Black men in the United States who co…
Healthy by Nature
Research suggests that spending time in nature is associated with numerous human behavioral health benefits, including improved executive functioning abilities, enhanced recovery from stressful situations, better mental health, and better educational outcomes. Greener neighborhoods also tend to have positive population-level health outcomes. Although promising, much of this research has focused primarily on selective populations and fails to acco…
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Healthy by Nature
Research suggests that spending time in nature is associated with numerous human behavioral health benefits, including improved executive functioning abilities, enhanced recovery from stressful situations, better mental health, and better educational outcomes. Greener neighborhoods also tend to have positive population-level health outcomes. Although promising, much of this research has focused primarily on selective populations and fails to acco…
VR Versus IRL Walking
Background: Virtual reality (VR) is a potential solution to the lack of causal evidence regarding how changing the physical environment can increase walking. For VR to be employed in walkability research, the degree to which walking in VR mimics the real world (RW) must be quantified. Methods: In a preregistered study, 39 participants walked in a historic RW district and in a VR replica. In both environments, participants completed “errands” by e…
Examining the Relationship Between Greenspace and Substance Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults
The beneficial effects of greenspace on mental health supports the exploration of greenspace in the prevention and treatment of substance use and substance use disorder (SUD) among adolescents and young adults. This scoping review aimed to summarize associations between greenspace and substance use and SUD among adolescents and young adults, describe how greenspace is being measured and operationalized, and identify differential effects among sub…
Nature from My Perspective”
Immersion in natural environments supports health and well-being; yet, research in this domain often does not adequately reflect the experiences of diverse communities. Given the ways in which individuals’ identities and cultural backgrounds influence human–nature relationships, it is imperative to explore and document these dynamics. This study furthers this aim by amplifying the nature-based perspectives of Black men in the United States who co…
Examining neurophysiological responses to immersive nature and environmental images
Attention Restoration Theory (ART) suggests that exposure to natural environments can restore attentional resources. While several studies have explored the cognitive benefits of nature, the neural processes underlying ART remain underexplored. We used electroencephalography (EEG) to measure the P300 component, a widely studied event-related brain potential. We hypothesized that exposure to nature would increase the amplitude of the P300, suggest…
A natural boost to cognitive control? Two pilot studies on nature exposure as a potential modulator of the anterior N2 component and midline frontal theta
MFT activity is thought to reflect generalized deployment of cognitive control. Thus, varied behavioral changes that occur in nature could be underlied by changes in MFT. Within the tetrahedral framework, we examine how both stimulus-locked and response-locked MFT power and related ERPs change in response to real-world nature (Study 1) and nature imagery (Study 2). Study 1 uses a within-subjects design. Participants sat in an urban environment wh…
Urban Green Space and Health (4 works) · Cognition (2 works) · Mental health (2 works) · Place Attachment and Urban Studies (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Aesthetic Perception and Analysis (1 works) · Behavioural sciences (1 works) · Citizen journalism (1 works) · Clinical Psychology (1 works) · Cognitive systems (1 works)