The Psychological and Health Benefits of Keeping a Koi Fish Pond

Authors

  • Salar Momen Maragheh Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran & Islamic Azad University of Iran
  • Makoto Konishi Konishi Koi Co.,LTD, Japan
  • Elham Varzandian Department of Aquatic Animals & Plants Sciense, Novin Abzian Co., Tehran, Iran
  • Salim Momen Maragheh Psycologist, Student Research Center, Maragheh, Iran
  • Anastasya Zwespana Department of Aquatic, PT Qian Hu Joe Aquatic, Indonesia
  • Alireza Nassiri Corresponding: Department of Aquatic Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Univesity of Tehran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63053/ijhes.117

Keywords:

Koi fish, Psycology, Nature Psycology

Abstract

This article explores the therapeutic and psychological benefits of incorporating koi fish ponds into modern living spaces. Integrating natural elements like water and aquatic life into built environments has shown significant positive effects on mental and physical health. Drawing from interdisciplinary research, this paper examines how koi ponds reduce stress, enhance mindfulness, and improve overall well-being. It further investigates cultural, educational, and therapeutic dimensions, emphasizing the role of koi ponds as restorative environments in urban and rural settings.

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2025-02-09

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Momen Maragheh, S., Konishi, M., Varzandian, E., Momen Maragheh, S., Zwespana, A., & Nassiri, A. (2025). The Psychological and Health Benefits of Keeping a Koi Fish Pond. International Journal of New Findings in Health and Educational Sciences (IJHES), 3(1), 100–103. https://doi.org/10.63053/ijhes.117

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): IJHES

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