How do young people experience and relate to nature?
Reviewing the evidence on nature connection and contact and providing recommendations for practice and research
Nature Connection | Evidence Reviews
Publications
Context
Our planet has experienced a rapid urbanisation during the last century, with approximately 50% of the global population now living in urban areas. By 2050, this figure is expected to exceed 65% (United Nations, 2015). This trend raises significant public health concerns, as exposure to and connection with nature is associated with numerous health benefits. As a result, understanding the role of nature contact and connection on human health has become an increasingly important research area.
Challenge
Our planet has experienced a rapid urbanisation during the last century, with approximately 50% of the global population now living in urban areas. By 2050, this figure is expected to exceed 65% (United Nations, 2015). This trend raises significant public health concerns, as exposure to and connection with nature is associated with numerous health benefits. As a result, understanding the role of nature contact and connection on human health has become an increasingly important research area.
Approach
I am currently contributing to the development and writing of academic studies that explore the impact of nature connection and contact on a range of outcomes.
Outcome
The study demonstrates the effectiveness of the BCW approach and the use of the TDF and COM-B model to understand the influences on behaviour in a systematic manner, especially for mental health and well-being interventions.
I am currently contributing to the development and writing of academic studies that explore the impact of nature connection and contact on a range of outcomes, soon to be published.
Behavioural Analysis
Behavioural Design
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