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The research is based in Sonoma County Male Adult Detention Facility (MADF) in California.
12 officers participated in the pre and post-tests. 8 males and 4 females constituted this population. The subjects' ages ranged between 25 and 50 years with mean age falling at 33.4 years. The experienced years of the subjects varied from 10 to 152 months (mean experience 51.25 months).
Staff members were invited to help in the collection of data through training on the use of polar monitors, their application, and data recording techniques. In the process of data collection, subjects were required to rest quietly during briefing with monitors for about ten minutes. They attended their booking areas with monitors on. They recorded time and nature of unusual activities, scenes or situations during their shifts. Six weeks after installation of murals, officers underwent similar test as they did during the pre-mural test.
Data collected was analyzed at Ohio State University. Prof. Julian Thayer's neuropsychology laboratory provided the required facilities to analyze the information from the monitors. Analysis tools used during this research include backwards digit span, analysis of variance, and standard deviation.
Key Findings
The data indicated prove of the hypothesized effects. The survey conducted on the officers showed little change in alleged stress and moods. This was accompanied by optimistic change on cognitive and psycho-physiological variables.
Murals had encouraging influence on the inmate reactions which resulted...
Positive effects can be derived from simple modifications for example murals in this experiment.
Limitation
The research was a single intervention hence small representative percentage. This limited the use of useful analytical tools or metrics
The effects of murals were only studied in relation to officers on duty.
Commentary
The cost of organizing and executing this experiment was very expensive as costly materials like monitors and training of the staff in helping in the research.
The experiment failed to conduct the qualitative bit of the experiment through questionnaire.
The experiment is a break through into the study of effects of natural views to stress reduction. Future researchers to enhance their own experiments can use this information.
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Author(s) Name: Jay Farbstein, PhD, FAIA, Melissa Farling, AIA LEED AP & Richard Wener, PhD, Upali Nanda, PhD National Institute of Corrections,
Article Title: Effects of a Simulated Nature View on Cognitive and Psycho-physiological Responses of Correctional Officers in a Jail Intake Area
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Funder/Sponsor: National Institute of Correction
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