Univ.-Prof. Dipl. Psych. Sabine Pahl

All Publications

2018

Hignett A, White MP , Pahl S, Jenkin R, Froy ML. Evaluation of a surfing programme designed to increase personal well-being and connectedness to the natural environment among ‘at risk’ young people. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. 2018;18(1):53-69. Epub 2017 May 19. doi: 10.1080/14729679.2017.1326829, 10.1080/14729679.2017.1326829

Pahl S. Multiple dimensions of biodiversity drive human interest in tide pool communities. Scientific Reports. 2018;15234. doi: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7072091.v1

2017

Jenkin R, Frampton I, White MP , Pahl S. The relationship between exposure to natural and urban environments and children’s self-regulation. Landscape Research. 2017 Jul 11;43(3):315-328. doi: 10.1080/01426397.2017.1316365

White MP , Pahl S, Wheeler BW, Depledge MH, Fleming LE. Natural environments and subjective wellbeing: Different types of exposure are associated with different aspects of wellbeing. Health and Place. 2017 May;45:77-84. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2017.03.008

Cracknell D, White MP , Pahl S, Depledge MH. A preliminary investigation into the restorative potential of public aquaria exhibits: a UK student-based study. Landscape Research. 2017 Jan;42(1):18-32. Epub 2016 Nov 15. doi: 10.1080/01426397.2016.1243236

2016

Cracknell D, White MP , Pahl S, Nichols WJ, Depledge MH. Marine Biota and Psychological Well-Being: A Preliminary Examination of Dose–Response Effects in an Aquarium Setting. Environment and Behavior. 2016 Dec;48(10):1242-1269. Epub 2016 Jul 28. doi: 10.1177/0013916515597512

White MP , Pahl S, Wheeler BW, Fleming LEF, Depledge MH. The 'Blue Gym': What can blue space do for you and what can you do for blue space? Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. 2016;96(1):5-12. Epub 2016 Jan 19. doi: 10.1017/S0025315415002209

2015

White MP , Pahl S, Ashbullby KJ, Burton F, Depledge MH. The effects of exercising in different natural environments on psycho-physiological outcomes in post-menopausal women: A simulation study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2015 Sept 23;12(9):11929-11953. doi: 10.3390/ijerph120911929

2014

Tanja-Dijkstra K, Pahl S , White MP, Andrade J, May J, Stone RJ et al. Can virtual nature improve patient experiences and memories of dental treatment? A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2014 Mar 22;15(1):90. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-90

Tanja-Dijkstra K, Pahl S , White MP, Andrade J, Qian C, Bruce M et al. Improving dental experiences by using virtual reality distraction: A simulation study. PLoS ONE. 2014 Mar 12;9(3):e91276. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0091276

2013

White MP , Pahl S, Ashbullby K, Herbert S, Depledge MH. Feelings of restoration from recent nature visits. Journal of Environmental Psychology. 2013 Sept;35:40-51. Epub 2013 Apr 25. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2013.04.002

Ashbullby KJ, Pahl S, Webley P, White MP. The beach as a setting for families' health promotion: A qualitative study with parents and children living in coastal regions in Southwest England. Health and Place. 2013 Sept;23:138-147. Epub 2013 Jun 29. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2013.06.005

Wyles KJ, Pahl S , White M, Morris S, Cracknell D, Thompson RC. Towards a Marine Mindset: Visiting an Aquarium Can Improve Attitudes and Intentions Regarding Marine Sustainability. Visitor Studies. 2013;16(1):95-110. Epub 2013 Apr 5. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2013.768077

2011

Carroll LS, White MP , Pahl S. The impact of excess choice on deferment of decisions to volunteer. Judgment and Decision Making. 2011 Oct;6(7):629-637.

2010

White M, Smith A, Humphryes K, Pahl S, Snelling D, Depledge M. Blue space: The importance of water for preference, affect, and restorativeness ratings of natural and built scenes. Journal of Environmental Psychology. 2010 Dec;30(4):482-493. Epub 2010 Apr 21. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2010.04.004

Zlatev M, Pahl S , White M. Perceived risk and benefit for self and others as predictors of smokers' attitudes towards smoking restrictions. Psychology & Health. 2010 Feb;25(2):167-182. Epub 2008 Nov 17. doi: 10.1080/08870440802372449

2009

Pahl S, Eiser JR, White M. Boundaries of self-positivity: The effect of comparison focus in self-friend comparisons. The Journal of Social Psychology. 2009;149(4):413-424. doi: 10.3200/SOCP.149.4.413-424

2007

White MP, Eiser JR, Harris PR, Pahl S. Who reaps the benefits, who bears the risks? Comparative optimism, comparative utility, and regulatory preferences for mobile phone technology. Risk Analysis. 2007 Jun;27(3):741-753. doi: 10.1111/j.1539-6924.2007.00881.x

2003

White MP , Pahl S, Buehner M, Haye A. Trust in risky messages: The role of prior attitudes. Risk Analysis. 2003;23(4):717-726. doi: 10.1111/1539-6924.00350