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Feeling Connected after Experiencing Digital Nature: A Survey Study.
Josca van Houwelingen-Snippe1, Thomas J L van Rompay1, Somaya Ben Allouch2
1Communication Science, University of Twente, De Zul 10, 7522 NJ Enschede, The Netherlands.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|September 24, 2020
Summary
Digital nature viewing boosts community connection and social aspirations, offering a vital substitute for real nature access. This is especially beneficial for those with limited green space, like during lockdowns.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Psychology
- Digital Well-being
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Limited access to natural environments impacts mental and social well-being.
- Digital nature offers a potential substitute for real nature experiences.
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for accessible nature alternatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of digital nature exposure on well-being.
- To compare the impact of different types of digital nature (wild vs. tended).
- To explore the relationship between nature proximity, loneliness, and digital nature's benefits.
Main Methods:
- A large-scale online survey (N=1203) was conducted.
- Participants viewed videos of digital nature, varying in type and spaciousness.
- Multiple regression analysis was used to assess predictors of loneliness.
Main Results:
- Watching digital nature significantly increased feelings of community connectedness.
- Tended nature scenes promoted greater social aspirations compared to wild nature.
- Living further from nature predicted higher loneliness, while weekly nature interaction did not.
Conclusions:
- Digital nature is a valuable complementary strategy for enhancing social well-being.
- Nature interaction, even digitally, is crucial for the general population.
- Findings are particularly relevant for individuals with restricted nature access due to age, mobility, or lockdowns.
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