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Why Is Nature Beneficial?: The Role of Connectedness to Nature
About the publication: A 2009 American study examined nature's positive effect on the ability to reflect on problems in one's life. The participants in the study…
Tags: Health Author: F. Stephan Mayer, Cynthia McPherson Frantz, Emma Bruehlman-Senecal, Kyffin Dolliver Web address: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0013916508319745 About the publication: A 2009 American study examined nature’s positive effect on the ability to reflect on problems in one’s life. The participants in the study spent 15 minutes walking in nature and 15 minutes walking in urban surroundings. Spending time in nature was found to increase attention capacity and positive emotions, as well as to have a positive effect on the ability to reflect on problems in one’s life. Type of publication: Research article Published (year): 2008