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  • Environmental Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Understanding the link between physical activity (PA) environments and wellbeing is crucial for public health.
  • Nature affinity may moderate the impact of PA on health outcomes.
  • Previous research suggests benefits of nature exposure, but specific PA environment interactions require further exploration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between the physical activity (PA) environment, nature affinity, and individual wellbeing.
  • To compare the effects of PA in nature versus indoors on physical and psychological wellbeing.
  • To examine the moderating role of nature-relatedness in the association between PA in nature and wellbeing.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was administered to 179 participants.
  • Validated questionnaires included the Nature-Relatedness Scale (NR-6), EQ-5D, WHO-5 wellbeing scale, and IPAQ-SF.
  • Statistical analyses employed generalized linear mixed effects and quantile regression.

Main Results:

  • PA in nature showed a significant positive correlation with both physical and psychological wellbeing (medium effect sizes).
  • PA indoors was also associated with wellbeing, but PA in nature yielded greater improvements.
  • A significant interaction indicated that higher nature-relatedness amplified the positive wellbeing effects of PA in nature.

Conclusions:

  • Engaging in physical activity in natural environments offers substantial benefits for wellbeing.
  • Individuals with a stronger connection to nature experience enhanced positive outcomes from nature-based physical activity.
  • Promoting PA in natural settings, especially for those with high nature affinity, is recommended for improving public health.