Bee Well: a positive psychological impact of a pro-environmental intervention on beekeepers’ and their families’ wellbeing
Jolanta Burke,
Sean Corrigan
Abstract:Bees are excellent pollinators and serve an essential environmental purpose. However, little is known about the wellbeing impact of bees on humans. This research addressed the knowledge gap concerning the impact of beekeeping on the wellbeing of beekeepers and their families, focusing on the often-overlooked psychological, emotional, and social dimensions. Thirty farmers in Ireland participating in the Let it Bee project, aimed at promoting biodiversity and water source protection, were provided with bee hives… Show more
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