Benefits for emotional regulation of contact with nature: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Exposure to natural environments, such as parks, forests, and green areas, is often linked to a decrease in stress, anxiety and depression, while contributing to improved emotional wellbeing. These observations are supported by well-established theories, such as the Stress Reduction Theory and Attention Restoration Theory, which highlight the psychological benefits of interacting with nature. However, the relationship between exposure to nature and emotions, and in particular, with emotional regulation, is an evolving aspect of research with no clear conclusions. Emotional regulation can be deliberate in nature, where individuals voluntarily participate in modifying various aspects of their emotions, such as their type, intensity, quality or duration. Alternatively, it

SUBMITTER: Rios-Rodriguez ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11294936 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature