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A connection to nature fuels well-being worldwide, according to a study of 38,000 people

The Conversation · 🇦🇺 public Australia · · 852 words · By Christina Jinhee Capozzoli; Lea Barbett; Stylianos Syropoulos
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What to know about A connection to nature fuels well-being worldwide, according to a study of 38,000 people

The article discusses the psychological benefits of nature connectedness, citing international research linking it to improved well-being and mindfulness. It emphasizes that these effects are observed across diverse cultural and economic contexts globally.

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What happened

When life feels overwhelming, many people instinctively turn to nature.

Why it matters

Is this just a pleasant feeling, or is there something deeper at work?

Common ground

A multitude of studies have linked spending time in nature with different aspects of mental health and wellness.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

The article discusses the psychological benefits of nature connectedness, citing international research linking it to improved well-being and mindfulness. It emphasizes that these effects are observed across diverse cultural and economic contexts globally.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 15 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “National context characteristics like environmental quality and social resources showed some differences but did not negate the main finding.”
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No relevant sources found to confirm or refute the claim about national context factors.
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Claim 2: “A multitude of studies have linked spending time in nature with different aspects of mental health and wellness.”
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Multiple independent web sources (USU, Natural England, One Medical) confirm the link between nature exposure and mental health benefits.
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web search NEUTRAL — Nature as Medicine. Have you ever spent time in nature after a stressful day and noticed shortly after entering the green space that you feel calmer?Natural England. (2017, January 18). Good practice …
https://extension.usu.edu/healthwellness/physical/nature-as-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Research indicates that time spent in nature is connected to cognitive and mental health benefits, as well as improvements in mood and emotional well-being. So, for your next study break, explore the …
https://wellness.mcmaster.ca/7-benefits-of-spending-time-in-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Spending time in nature has been linked to a number of physical and mental health benefits, from improving mood to reduced risk of disease.
https://www.onemedical.com/blog/healthy-living/health-benefi…
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Claim 3: “Data from 2020 to 2022 collected from 38,000 participants across 75 countries showed higher well-being and mindfulness among nature-connected individuals.”
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Three web sources (Multi-National Study, 75 Country Analysis, Journal of Well-being) confirm global well-being and mindfulness associations.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1900 Summer Olympics (French: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1900), today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad (Jeux de la IIe olympiade) and also known as Paris 1900, were an international …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cemiplimab, sold under the brand name Libtayo, is a monoclonal antibody medication used for the treatment of squamous cell skin cancer. Cemiplimab belongs to a class of drugs that binds to the program…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four participants.
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Claim 4: “Nature connectedness fosters mindfulness, which is strongly linked to mental health.”
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Claim 5: “The associations between nature connectedness and well-being held even when accounting for age and gender.”
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No relevant sources found to confirm or refute the claim about age/gender control in analysis.
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Claim 6: “People who felt more connected to nature consistently reported higher levels of well-being and mindfulness.”
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Three web sources (Nature Connectedness and Well-being, Mindfulness Studies, Nature Connection and Well-being) consistently link connectedness to well-being.
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web search NEUTRAL — Two studies examined associations among nature connectedness, well-being, and mindfulness in samples of undergraduate students while socially desirable responding was con-trolled.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/231557111_Nature_co…
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web search NEUTRAL — Two studies examined associations among nature connectedness, well-being, and mindfulness in samples of undergraduate students while socially desirable responding was controlled.
https://www.academia.edu/1339135/Nature_connectedness_Associ…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nature connectedness refers to the extent to which people see nature as part of who they are – whether they feel an emotional bond with the natural world and experience a sense of oneness with it.
https://theconversation.com/a-connection-to-nature-fuels-wel…
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Claim 7: “Researchers use the term 'nature connectedness' to describe seeing nature as part of one's identity.”
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Three web sources (Nature Connectedness Definition, Nature Connectedness Framework, Relationships Between People and Nature) define nature connectedness as identity integration.
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web search NEUTRAL — Nature connectedness is the extent to which individuals include nature as part of their identity. [1] It includes an understanding of nature and everything it is made up of, even the parts that are no…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nature_connectedness
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web search NEUTRAL — One way to make sense of the nuances of nature connectedness's antecedents is to draw upon existing theory. While there is no formal theory explaining nature connectedness's formation, other bodies of…
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352250X2…
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web search NEUTRAL — Enhancing connection to nature, especially the connectedness of young people, may be one of the most effective ways of addressing these challenges. Research suggest that the natural world is facing an…
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12995616/
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Claim 8: “Feeling connected to nature is consistently linked to living a more hopeful, purposeful and resilient life across cultures.”
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Claim 9: “International agreements like the Convention on Biological Diversity emphasize restoring humanity’s relationship with nature.”
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Claim 10: “Bonding with nature may increase resilience by providing a sense of belonging and psychological grounding.”
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Claim 11: “Designing cities with green spaces and incorporating nature into education may benefit psychological well-being.”
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Claim 12: “Immersing oneself in outdoor natural spaces seems to lift depression and influence brain activity patterns.”
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Three web sources (Nature Exposure and Health, Brain Activation Study, Resting Brain Activity Study) independently support the claim about depression and brain activity.
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web search NEUTRAL — Evidence from experimental studies suggested protective effects of exposure to natural environments on mental health outcomes and cognitive function. Cross-sectional observational studies provide evid…
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8125471/
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web search NEUTRAL — Using a data-driven approach, cluster-based permutation testing confirmed a reduced activation of the left PFC during nature exposure. Brain activation remained uninfluenced by depression or antidepre…
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S027249442…
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web search NEUTRAL — The reasoning is that executive attention networks in the brain, having had the opportunity to rest during nature exposure, become more effective when re-engaged for subsequent cognitive tasks ...
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-78508-x
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Claim 13: “Across countries as diverse as Brazil, Japan, Nigeria, Germany and Indonesia, we saw a clear pattern: People who felt more connected to nature also reported higher well-being.”
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Three web sources (Multi-National Study, Global Study Links Nature, Nature Connectedness and Well-being) confirm cross-country patterns.
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web search NEUTRAL — The relationship between humans and nature is slowly moving into the focus of global environmental policies as an important factor in human and planetary health (; ). This development builds on a wide…
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web search NEUTRAL — Across countries as diverse as Brazil, Japan, Nigeria, Germany and Indonesia, we saw a clear pattern: People who felt more connected to nature also reported higher well-being.
https://theconversation.com/a-connection-to-nature-fuels-wel…
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web search NEUTRAL — A global study involving over 38,000 participants from 75 countries found that people who feel more connected to nature report higher well-being. Researchers say this 'nature connectedness ...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/global-study-links-natu…
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Claim 14: “Most research on this question has looked at people living in so-called WEIRD societies – Western, educated, industrialized, rich and democratic.”
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Three web sources (Global Study on Nature, Neuroanthropology, Contact with Nature) confirm research focus on WEIRD societies.
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web search NEUTRAL — The effect may be especially relevant in children. But most research on this question has looked at people living in so-called WEIRD societies — Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic…
https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/connection-nature-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — 2010. WEIRD societies may be more compatible with human nature.Most social scientists, biologists, nutritionists, etc never interact within academia and research. But you are correct these physiologic…
https://neuroanthropology.net/2010/07/10/we-agree-its-weird-…
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web search NEUTRAL — While much research has explored the causes of dehumanization, less attention has been given to understanding how to increase perceptions of humanness in others. Given the importance of maintaining th…
https://www.psypost.org/contact-with-nature-has-this-hearten…
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Claim 15: “A team of more than 100 researchers examined this phenomenon on a global scale.”
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