Measuring Human-Environment Interaction for Human Health in Lahore, Pakistan: Toward A Nature-based Solution

GeoJournal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 89(4)

Published: Aug. 7, 2024

Language: Английский

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Nature, activity, and social drivers of mental resilience: a test with mid-life women surfers

Tourism Recreation Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 14

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

Nature exposure improves mental health, human capital, and economic productivity. Outcomes are well established, drivers mechanisms less so. Thrill + skill activities, additional to exercise nature, least studied. We analyse their effects for 40 mid-life women surfers in 16 countries, contrasted with hikers. use an 11-year ethnography, semi-structured interviews, thematic analysis under interpretive grounded theory. The perceive that surfing strongly resilience stress, irrespective of any concurrent clinical therapy. They identify three mechanisms: creating happiness or joy; activity, thrill, triumph self-esteem; social, support friendship from other surfers. these as building a cumulative buffer gratitude life, which provides against setbacks. In large-scale implementation nature-based healthcare, both nature-only nature adventure products valuable. outdoor recreation sector practical options.

Language: Английский

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Efficacy of a multicomponent nature-based intervention on well-being and environmental engagement: A randomized clinical trial

Environment International, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 109286 - 109286

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Nature-based interventions (NBIs) benefit human well-being, but clinical trials comparing different NBIs in various natural environments are scarce. To evaluate the efficacy of a multicomponent nature-based intervention (MNBI) comparison to control group (classical forest bathing). well-being; Secondary outcomes: vitality, happiness, connection, and engagement with nature across urban, peri-urban, rural areas. Randomized trial 486 participants between October/2022 June/2023, from five areas Southeast Southern/Brazil. Well-being was assessed immediately before activity 30 days after, secondary outcomes before, after after. The data analyses considered 95 % confidence interval p-values < 0.05. main hypothesis confirmed, well-being levels MNBI were significantly improved, especially peri-urban (p = 0.036). Both groups increased vitality 0.001), more effective overall 0.038), urban 0.020). Happiness both maintained higher post-intervention 0.010). Nature connection 0.001) remained 0.021), 0.034). While reported calm relaxation, uniquely fostered learning, knowledge, contemplation. than classical bathing improving pro-environmental behaviors, particularly settings, expanding potential for promotion. NCT05486156.

Language: Английский

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Nature’s impact on human health and wellbeing: the scale matters

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: March 10, 2025

Contact with nature can have a significant influence on human physical and mental health wellbeing. As such, various concepts theories as well therapeutic approaches been developed. The term “nature,” however, covers broad range of size scales, ranging from individuals or small groups animals plants, certain ecosystems toward landscapes. purpose this paper is to differentiate concepts, theories, therapy forms according the scales nature. We base our conceptional approach biological/ecological species/individuals, ecosystems/land-use types, Based review, we current state utilization greenspace exposure measurements measures assessing these scales. argue that clear differentiation biological ecological provides better understanding impact its components, characteristics, dynamics Our also supports further inter- transdisciplinary research methodological regard environment health, such environmental public health.

Language: Английский

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Urban vegetation and well‐being: A cross‐sectional study in Montreal, Canada

People and Nature, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 13, 2025

Abstract As urbanisation continues to accelerate, urban green spaces are increasingly recognised as key elements for enhancing people's health and well‐being. However, most research has used vegetation metrics that may not capture the specific associations between different types of mental outcomes. In this study, we investigate cross‐sectional residential exposure individual well‐being in Montreal, Canada, using measures: The proportion grass cover, tree average NDVI value within buffers various radii (100–1000 m) were linked each participant's residence ( n = 1072, aged 18 years or older), while was assessed subjective happiness, emotional well‐being, personal scales. analysed generalised additive regression models. Our findings show more enhanced although effect sizes relatively small. Irrespective buffer distance, positive pronounced than those trees, though these varied across outcome measures. We also observed increasing coverage a stronger on individuals who dissatisfied with current number street trees. Synthesis applications . Everyday nearby nature is associated better self‐reported health, suggesting greening policies should focus including built spaces, from trees small large parks. study highlights importance distinguishing (e.g. vs. trees) when studying effects other health‐related Likewise, measures provide nuanced comprehensive understanding how impacts Read free Plain Language Summary article Journal blog.

Language: Английский

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Participating in Tree Planting Improves Mood, Reduces Stress, and Alleviates Anxiety

Ecopsychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 19, 2025

Language: Английский

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Do green and blue spaces in the residential neighbourhood have an effect on multimorbidity? A comparative, observational study of 48,589 UK Biobank participants

Wellbeing Space and Society, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100244 - 100244

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Natural vs. Built Visual Urban Landscape Elements Around the Home and Their Associations With Mental and Brain Health of Residents: A Narrative Review

Journal of Environmental Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 102559 - 102559

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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How do nature type and expertise impact restorative perceptions and eye movements? A between‐subjects eye‐tracking study

People and Nature, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 6, 2025

Abstract Previous research has shown that natural environments and landscape‐related expertise affect psychological restoration visual behaviour. However, little is known about how subtle differences in naturalness across similar settings, the role of expertise, influence restorative benefits eye movements. This study addresses these gaps by investigating different nature settings—wild nature, tended (includes plaza, lawn, path, pool waterfall settings), urban environments—influence human preferences, perceptions A between‐subjects experimental design was used, with 280 participants randomly assigned to one seven landscape settings (40 per setting). Eye movements were tracked during experiment assess engagement. The found type setting significantly influenced potential outcomes. Wild along two (pool waterfall), rated higher compared plaza both expert non‐expert groups. No significant observed between pool, wild ratings. While preferences path it did not impact or outcomes most settings. Furthermore, had a stronger effect on non‐experts, notable movement behaviour emphasizes importance designing landscapes cater diverse needs user findings contribute interdisciplinary field people–nature relationships, providing insights for architecture, planning public health. Read free Plain Language Summary this article Journal blog.

Language: Английский

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The greener, the better? A comprehensive framework for studying the effect of urban green spaces on subjective well-being

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(1)

Published: March 25, 2025

Abstract Urban green spaces (UGS) are increasingly appraised as critical elements of contemporary urban landscapes, offering multiple benefits that directly and indirectly influence residents’ subjective well-being (SWB). In recent years, particularly in the context climate change challenges societal impacts COVID-19 pandemic, research on UGS-SWB nexus has surged, reflecting a growing interest understanding nuances this relationship for informed planning. Despite mounting scientific evidence, topic continues to be marked by interpretative complexity ambiguity. The article aims establish cohesive framework could serve platform move from general findings simple deterministic associations more integrated approach planning UGS enhances SWB. To achieve this, we conducted systematic review 63 empirical studies published between 2013 2023, mapping landscape, identifying trends, exploring methodological aspects. Drawing analysis, developed comprehensive studying with well-being. proposed identifies three core components –individuals, attributes, broader spatial context– interact through two sets processes – exposure mechanisms pathways influence– highlighting dynamic reciprocal ways UGSs affect This structured acknowledges complex nature relationship, facilitates cross-disciplinary research, supports evidence-based policy development.

Language: Английский

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