Journal of Psychological Science

fa A Methodological Narrative Review of Neuroscience‑Based Laboratory and Simulation Approaches in Neuro‑Architecture Research A Methodological Narrative Review of Neuroscience‑Based Laboratory and Simulation Approaches in Neuro‑Architecture Research تخصصي Special پژوهشي Research <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Background: In architectural and urban planning research, selecting an appropriate research method is crucial, particularly in studies informed by cognitive sciences and environmental psychology. The choice of method directly influences the accuracy, reliability, and applicability of research findings. Aims: This article aims to examine the significance of method selection in architectural and urban studies and to provide a framework for applying neuroscience-based approaches in future research. Methods:This paper presents a methodological narrative review of studies that apply neuroscience‑based laboratory and simulation approaches to architectural research. The review covers publications between 2016 and 2024 identified through databases including Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect, following inclusion criteria focused on peer‑reviewed studies employing physiological or neuro‑cognitive measurements (EEG, fMRI, eye‑tracking, and VR simulations). A total of 59 papers were analyzed through a qualitative synthesis. Results: The review indicates that laboratory- and simulation-based methods produce more realistic and reliable findings in assessing environmental factors affecting human perception and behavior. Current research demonstrates the growing application of neuroscience approaches in architectural and urban studies.  Conclusion: Selecting appropriate research methods, particularly laboratory- and simulation-based approaches, is essential for producing robust and applicable results in architecture and urban planning research. This study proposes a methodological framework to guide future research in this domain.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">Background: In architectural and urban planning research, selecting an appropriate research method is crucial, particularly in studies informed by cognitive sciences and environmental psychology. The choice of method directly influences the accuracy, reliability, and applicability of research findings. Aims: This article aims to examine the significance of method selection in architectural and urban studies and to provide a framework for applying neuroscience-based approaches in future research. Methods:This paper presents a methodological narrative review of studies that apply neuroscience‑based laboratory and simulation approaches to architectural research. The review covers publications between 2016 and 2024 identified through databases including Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect, following inclusion criteria focused on peer‑reviewed studies employing physiological or neuro‑cognitive measurements (EEG, fMRI, eye‑tracking, and VR simulations). A total of 59 papers were analyzed through a qualitative synthesis. Results: The review indicates that laboratory- and simulation-based methods produce more realistic and reliable findings in assessing environmental factors affecting human perception and behavior. Current research demonstrates the growing application of neuroscience approaches in architectural and urban studies.  Conclusion: Selecting appropriate research methods, particularly laboratory- and simulation-based approaches, is essential for producing robust and applicable results in architecture and urban planning research. This study proposes a methodological framework to guide future research in this domain.</div> environmental psychology, architectural and urban planning research, laboratory method. environmental psychology, architectural and urban planning research, laboratory method. 1 19 http://psychologicalscience.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-3440-1&slc_lang=fa&sid=1 Ali Sadeghi habibabad علی صادقی حبیب آباد alisadeghi@yu.ac.ir 4220170529 100319475328460047360 Yes Department of Architecture, Faculty of Technical and Engineering, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran. گروه معماری، دانشکده فنی و مهندسی، دانشگاه یاسوج، یاسوج، ایران. Pietro Matracchi پیترو ماتراچی pietro.matracchi@unfi.it 4220170529 100319475328460047361 No Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, University of Florence, Florence, Italy. گروه معماری، دانشکده معماری، دانشگاه فلورانس، فلورانس، ایتالیا. Sahar Jahanbakhsh Ganjeh سحر جهانبخش گنجه s.jahanbakhsh@yu.ac.ir 4231721122 100319475328460047362 No Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities Science, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran. گروه روانشناسی، دانشکده ادبیات و علوم انسانی، دانشگاه یاسوج، یاسوج، ایران.