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How being in nature improves life satisfaction (aussie.zone)
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Existing outdoors in nature is good for humans both mentally and physically. It’s a well-documented phenomenon! Though why this is the case is still being explored.

New research has discovered one mechanism underlying the benefits of nature.

The study published in the journal Environment International links contact with nature to increased life satisfaction through positive experiences of living in and experiencing the world through the body (body appreciation).

These findings are very important imo and particularly so to help children and young people who have body image challenges. For details see https://connectsci.au/news/news-parent/9379/How-being-in-nature-improves-life-satisfaction

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[–] 2 points 5 months ago (1 child)

One thing Infind disturbing is peoples definition of nature seems to have morphed into something more akin to a garden, or perhaps a farm.

Living in Tasmania and bearing witness to what we do is a true horror and yet the occasional visitor who stays at iur plce seems enthused by the rolling verdant grassed hills that surround us rather the ecological horror it truly is.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 5 months ago

    Many people are actually fearful of nature, of wilderness. Some even hate nature. They feel they are not in control. That's why they can cope and even enjoy curated parks but not 'wilder' places.

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