Physiological indicators and subjective restorativeness with audio-visual interactions in urban soundscapes

The present study aimed to identify the trends of changes in physiological indicators and subjective restorativeness response audio-visual interactions environment. Four scenarios types were presented using four different modalities (video-sound, image-sound, sound-only, video-only; each modality was evaluated by independent groups subjects). responses restoration subjects measured assess between modalities. These data also analysed determine differences dynamic static visual presentations. We found that with modalities, heart rate (HR), variability (HRV) calculated standard deviation NN intervals (SDNNHRV), high-frequency band HRV power spectrum (HFHRV), alpha reactivity on electroencephalography, skin temperature (ST) decreased; however, beta EEG conductance level (SCL) increased. With auditory SDNNHRV, HF-HRV, ST, respiration depth SCL Use images sound reproduce natural environment evoked more comfort restorativeness. findings could provide insights for theory restorative