Cultural Sets Shape Adult Conceptualizations and Relationships to Nature.

ABSTRACT: The variability of nature and the nature construct have complicated interpretations of empirical evidence from nature-based health studies. The challenge of defining nature exposure for purposes of methodological standardization may encompass constructs beyond vegetated landcover. This study offers a new construct for defining 'nature exposure' that considers cultural sets and nature familiarity. Focus group discussions across the United States (N = 126) explored the concept of what constitutes the relationship to nature. The participant diversity included regions, cultural demographics, cumulative nature experience, and everyday nature exposure. Mixed methods of semi-structured discussion and a photo exercise that prompted nature connectedness allowed for data triangulation and the detect

SUBMITTER: Tomasso LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9912744 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature