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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Psychology
  • Exercise Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Established benefits of exercise and nature exposure, but limited longitudinal data on their combined effects.
  • Need for robust protocols to study long-term health outcomes from nature-based interventions.
  • Pilot study to refine methodology for future research on physiological and psychological impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To pilot a protocol for longitudinal studies on exercise and nature exposure.
  • To assess psychological outcomes (affect, anxiety, stress, working memory) after different walking conditions.
  • To identify potential challenges for participant recruitment and retention in long-term studies.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty-eight participants completed three conditions: forest walk, urban walk, and activities of daily living.
  • Psychological measures included positive/negative affect, anxiety, perceived stress, and working memory.
  • Linear mixed-models regression analyzed changes in psychological state.

Main Results:

  • Walking significantly improved psychological state compared to activities of daily living (p < 0.05).
  • Forest walks demonstrated the largest and most consistent improvements in psychological outcomes.
  • Despite a 3.5-hour time commitment per visit, beneficial effects were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Walking interventions, particularly in natural environments, positively impact psychological well-being.
  • Forest environments appear to enhance the psychological benefits of physical activity.
  • The study provides a foundation for future longitudinal research on nature-based health interventions.