Journal article
The relationship between nature relatedness and anxiety
Journal of Health Psychology, Vol.21(7), pp.1436-1445
07/2016
PMID: 25370570
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Abstract
This study investigated the relationship between anxiety and feelings of being connected to nature. Two standardised self-report scales, the Nature Relatedness Scale and the State Trait Inventory for Cognitive and Somatic Anxiety, were used in tandem with a qualitative question. Quantitative results indicated that connection to nature was significantly related to lower levels of overall, state cognitive and trait cognitive anxiety. Qualitative results revealed seven themes: relaxation, time out, enjoyment, connection, expanse, sensory engagement and a healthy perspective. Taken together, these results suggest that opportunities that enhance experiences of being connected to nature may reduce unhelpful anxiety.
Details
- Title
- The relationship between nature relatedness and anxiety
- Creators
- Patricia Martyn (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyEric Brymer (Author) - Manchester Metropolitan University
- Publication Details
- Journal of Health Psychology, Vol.21(7), pp.1436-1445
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Ltd.
- Identifiers
- 991012951094502368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; Human Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article