Nature connectedness: Associations with well-being and mindfulness

Howell, Andrew J.; Dopko, Raelyne L.; Passmore, Holli‐Anne; Buro, Karen

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2011.03.037

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“…Indeed, evidence from experimental studies demonstrates that participants primed with flowers are more likely to help strangers (Guéguen, Meineri, & Stefan, 2012), give money to others (Raihani & Bshary, 2012;Stillman & Hensley, 1980), act gregariously (Haviland-Jones, Rosario, Wilson, & McGuire, 2005), and feel attracted to someone they have just met (Guéguen, 2011(Guéguen, , 2012. Trait nature connectedness is positively associated with humanitarianism (Nisbet et al, 2009), social wellbeing (Howell, Dopko, Passmore, & Buro, 2011;Howell, Passmore, & Buro, 2013), kindness (Leary et al, 2008), empathic concern (Zhang, Piff, Iyer, Koleva, & Keltner, 2014), altruistic concern (Schultz, 2001), and perspective taking (Schultz, 2001).…”

Section: Nature and Eudaimonic Wellbeingmentioning

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Flourishing in nature: A review of the benefits of connecting with nature and its application as a wellbeing intervention

Capaldi¹,

Nisbet²,

Zelenski³

et al. 2015

Intnl. J. Wellbeing

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Abstract:From the increasing number of people living in urban areas to the continued degradation of the natural environment, many of us appear to be physically and psychologically disconnected from nature. We consider the theoretical explanations and present evidence for why this state of affairs might result in suboptimal levels of hedonic and eudaimonic wellbeing by reviewing the large body of research on the mental health benefits of connecting with nature. The advantages of contact with nature as a potential wellbeing intervention are discussed, and examples of how this research is being applied to reconnect individuals to nature and improve wellbeing are given. We conclude by considering the limitations of, and proposing future directions for, research in this area. Overall, evidence suggests that connecting with nature is one path to flourishing in life.

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Flourishing in nature: A review of the benefits of connecting with nature and its application as a wellbeing intervention

Capaldi¹,

Nisbet²,

Zelenski³

et al. 2015

Intnl. J. Wellbeing

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“…Mindful awareness, like repetition, brings a deep knowing and mindful practice involves systematic and intentional attention (Shapiro & Carlson, 2009), such as that demanded by a diary based account of engaging with the natural world. This is important as a mindful approach has been shown to enhance attention to, and awareness of, current experience (Brown & Ryan, 2003) and more specifically enhance the impact of experience in nature and strengthen nature connectedness (Howell et al, 2011). Howell also showed that an attentive mind, or enhanced awareness, is more important than a non-judgemental accepting one on positive experiences in nature and connectedness.…”

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Exploring the psychological rewards of a familiar semirural landscape: Connecting to local nature through a mindful approach.

Richardson¹,

Hallam²

2013

The Humanistic Psychologist

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This study analyses a 53,000-word diary of a year engaging with nature through over 200 trips to a semirural landscape. Thematic analysis revealed two themes: the transition from observer to nature connectedness and the ways in which the natural environment was experienced once a connection was made. These themes are discussed in relation to theories that seek to explain the positive effect of nature and nature connectedness. The findings are important as they suggest that repeated engagement with local semirural countryside can lead to a mindful approach and psychological rewards that do not require travel into the wilderness. The work informs further research into outcomes and processes of nature-based interventions, such as trip frequency, duration, and diary keeping.

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“…Importantly, the link between exposure to natural environments and well-being may be mediated by connectedness to nature (Mayer et al, 2009), although the link between connectedness to nature and well-being has itself been found to be mediated by constructs such as mindfulness (Howell, Dopko, Passmore, & Buro, 2011), meaning in life (Howell, Passmore, & Buro, 2013), and spirituality (Kamitsis & Francis, 2013;Trigwell, Francis, & Bagot, 2014).…”

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Bodies in nature: Associations between exposure to nature, connectedness to nature, and body image in U.S. adults

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Nature connectedness: Associations with well-being and mindfulness

Cited by 459 publications

References 24 publications

Flourishing in nature: A review of the benefits of connecting with nature and its application as a wellbeing intervention

Flourishing in nature: A review of the benefits of connecting with nature and its application as a wellbeing intervention

Exploring the psychological rewards of a familiar semirural landscape: Connecting to local nature through a mindful approach.

Bodies in nature: Associations between exposure to nature, connectedness to nature, and body image in U.S. adults

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