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Flowers and Moods
The positive impact of flowers on people's moods
A recent study in the UK shows how flowers bring about positive changes in people's moods
According to behavioural research conducted at Strathclyde University in Scotland, nature provides us with a simple way to improve our emotional health and that is flowers. The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of satisfaction and affects people's behaviour in much more positive ways than has been previously believed.
"The most exciting thing about this study is that it challenges established scientific beliefs about how people can manage their day-to-day moods in a healthy and natural way," said Dr David Purdie, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Strathclyde University and lead researcher in the study.
Research Findings
A team of researchers looked at the link between flowers and life satisfaction in a 9-month study of participants' behavioural and emotional responses to receiving flowers. The results clearly show that flowers are a natural and healthy moderator of moods.
* Flowers have an immediate impact on happiness. All participants in the study expressed "true" or "excited" smiles upon receiving flowers, demonstrating extraordinary delight and gratitude. This reaction was universal and occurred in all age groups.
* Flowers have a long-term positive effect on moods. Specifically, participants in the study reported feeling less depressed and agitated after receiving flowers, and demonstrated a higher sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction.But not only is the flower itself, but also we must consider how that gift is presented. Thus, if presented a bouquet of flowers in which the link between the flowers go to the left means that the sentiments expressed concern to the sender, while if it goes right, refer to the recipient. Thus, the color red is a symbol of care, uplifting and therefore is considered a color passionate.
The study also explored where people display flowers in their homes. The arrangements were placed in areas of the home that are open to visitors - such as hallways, sitting rooms and dining rooms - suggesting that flowers are a symbol of sharing.
"Flowers bring about positive emotional feelings in those who enter a room," said Dr. Purdie. Also, giving flowers is a great way to express what is within us, without losing the detail and which do not have to spend much money, and although its duration is not permanent, intent, dedication and care select stay forever.
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