Effects of park design on visitors' experiences, attitudes, and communications
Significant research exists that has explored the connections between experiences in nature and further communication about those experiences. These communications include verbal and digital images, shared with friends, family, or future self. Findings show that exposure to nature inspires consequent communications. Much of that research also looks at how these experiences and communications affect a person's perceptions of the environment, emotions, and pro-environmental behaviors. Communication allows for development of experiences and gives the person time and space to create meaning.