A connection to nature fuels well-being worldwide, according to a study of 38,000 people

Feeling part of something larger than yourself may make it easier to cope with stress and uncertainty.

By: Stylianos Syropoulos, Arizona State University; Christina Jinhee Capozzoli, Arizona State University, and Lea Barbett, FernUniversität in Hagen, The Conversation

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Published: March 25, 2026

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By Stylianos Syropoulos, Arizona State University; Christina Jinhee Capozzoli, Arizona State University, and Lea Barbett, FernUniversität in Hagen

When life feels overwhelming, many people instinctively turn to nature. A walk in a park. Sitting by the ocean. Watching a sunset. Is this just a pleasant feeling, or is there something deeper at work?

A multitude of studies have linked spending time in nature with different aspects of mental health and wellness. For example, immersing oneself …

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