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The Psychological Effects of a Campus Forest Therapy Program
Jin Gun Kim1, Tae Gyu Khil1, Youngsuwn Lim1
1Department of Forest Therapy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea.
Summary
Campus forest therapy significantly improved mood and stress response in university students. This program offers effective psychological health benefits, supporting student well-being.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- University students face significant psychological stress.
- Campus-based interventions are needed to support student mental health.
- Forest therapy is a recognized nature-based intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the psychological effects of a campus forest therapy program.
- To assess changes in mood and stress levels among university students.
- To determine the efficacy of forest therapy for student well-being.
Main Methods:
- A pre-test and post-test control group design was used.
- 38 university students participated (19 in the intervention group, 19 in the control group).
- The Profile of Mood State (POMS) and Stress Response Inventory (SRI-MF) were administered.
Main Results:
- Participants in the campus forest therapy group showed significant positive improvements in mood.
- The intervention group also demonstrated significant positive changes in stress response compared to the control group.
- Forest therapy led to measurable psychological health benefits.
Conclusions:
- Campus forest therapy is an effective strategy for enhancing psychological health in university students.
- The findings support the prioritization of campus forest programs for student well-being.
- This study provides evidence for nature-based interventions in higher education settings.
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