METHODOLOGY INCLUSION CRITERIA BASED ON BIOPHILIC ELEMENTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT: Children between the ages of 5-12 were included in the study. Peer-reviewed journals were utilized to answer the research questions posed. Biophilic elements that addressed the cognitive and achievement scores in elementary school-aged children. Studies were deemed relevant if the methodology used was thorough and controlled for a number of variables.
DATA ANALYSIS & DATA BASES INCLUSION CRITERIA BASED ON PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS: Studies included research into the effect that biophilic design elements had on mood and wellbeing. Studies that investigated the effect of biophilia in the classroom on cognition including the executive functions, behavior and stress levels were included. Studies were deemed relevant if the methodology used was thorough and controlled for variables.
The data was captured, organized and calculated in an Excel program. Data was extrapolated according to each topic explored such as behavior or stress and placed in graphs and tables delineating the different variables. Based on data collected, conclusions were made with a high degree of confidence related to the methodology of the studies and their findings. In reviewing the research, I looked for the correlation between design elements and psychological outcomes.
Biophilic Design and the Possible Positive Effect Upon School Performance, Grad. Student Susan A. Khan, A. Literature Review, Data Analysis & Conclusions: A. 3 Methodology