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A review of the phenomenology, aetiology and treatment of animal phobia and insights for biophobia.

Published online: 09 Sep 2024

Authors: Norberg, M. M. & Visvalingam, S. & Stevenson, R. J. & Saluja, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Biophobia refers to a fear of living things, which leads to alienation from nature. The literature examining the underlying mechanisms and treatment o...

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The nature gaze: eye-tracking experiment reveals well-being benefits derived from directing visual attention towards elements of nature.

Published online: 07 Nov 2024

Authors: Fleming, W. & Rizowy, B. & Shwartz, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

The urban lifestyle has a profound effect on mental health, contributing significantly to the challenges faced by people who reside in urban areas. Gr...

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Giant anteaters as bad omens: determinants and implications of wildlife superstitions.

Published online: 10 Sep 2024

Authors: Catapani, M. L. & Desbiez, A. L. J. & Morsello, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Superstitious beliefs threaten wildlife species, yet they have received limited attention in the scientific literature. Through a mixed-method approac...

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Links between natural environments and mental health.

Published online: 19 Aug 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Seers, H. & Mughal, R. & Chatterjee, H.

Content type: Reports

This briefing summarises the evidence of the links between the natural environment and mental health in the UK. It is based on a rapid review of the l...

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The searchscape of fear: a global analysis of internet search trends for biophobias.

Published online: 09 Sep 2024

Authors: Correia, R. A. & Mammola, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Human relationships with nature may sometimes manifest through fear, disgust and other disease-avoidance mechanisms. While there is an evolutionary ut...

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A qualitative exploration of the contribution of blue space to well-being in the lives of people with severe mental illness.

Published online: 09 Jul 2024

Authors: Wright, K. & Eden, S. & Hancox, A. & Windget, D. & Elliott, L. & Glossop, Z. & Johnston, G. & Johnston, R. I. & Lobban, F. & Lodge, C. & Palmier-Claus, J. & Parkin, S. & White, P. C. L. & Bell, S. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

The majority of research into the mental health benefits of blue space (outdoor places where water is a central feature) has focussed on the associati...

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How does learning about the future of the ocean impact children's emotional wellbeing? Insights from ocean literacy educators in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Published online: 12 Oct 2023

Authors: Murray, L. & Breheny, M. & Cumming, R. & Erueti, B. & Mooney, M. & Nash, K. L. & Severinsen, C. & Shanly, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Four decades of research on the health effects of 'connection to nature' identifies many wellbeing advantages for young people. Yet this literature ha...

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NatureScot Research Report 1295 - Youth Survey on NatureScot's Corporate Plan 2022-2026.

Published online: 06 Sep 2022

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Gardner, A. & Webster, C.

Content type: Reports

This report presents the findings of a survey which examined young people's views on nature in Scotland. The survey was undertaken to ensure that Natu...

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Understanding changes to children's connection to nature during the COVID-19 pandemic and implications for child well-being.

Published online: 05 Aug 2022

Authors: Friedman, S. & Imrie, S. & Fink, E. & Gedikoglu, M. & Hughes, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

While psychological connection to nature is known to be associated with both pro-environmental behaviours and well-being, there is an urgent need to e...

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