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  • Luontokokemusten yhteys psykologiseen hyvintointiin 
    Peura, Maria (2017)
    Nature experiences are shown to be one crucial factor contributing well-being. This literature review assessed how nature experiences are related to psychological well-being, and also which factors might explain the links between nature experiences and well-being. The review indicated that nature experiences lower stress and enhance the recovery from cognitive load. Nature experiences have also been shown to enhance positive emotions such as joy and enthusiasm, and to reduce negative emotions. In the light of research information, nature experiences are also associated with reduction of symptoms of diagnosed mental disorders. In addition, exercising in nature has been shown to be one of the most prominent factors of well-being. It has been suggested that the association between nature experiences and psychological well-being can be partly influenced by the changes in the cortisol level of an individual. In the background of the links of nature and well-being experiences are also the unique features such as personality traits, and, that in what kind of nature environment the experience takes place. Based on the literature review, nature experiences seem to have mainly positive connections to psychological well-being. Further research information of the possible negative effects of natural experiences should be gained. Further studies would also be needed for the causal links between nature experiences and well-being. The well-being effects of different kind of nature environments should also be investigated more thoroughly. In addition, the literature has highlighted a need for more active utilization of research information for promoting well-being and mental health in practice. This literature review may be useful in the design of various interventions in which nature is utilized, as well as projects aiming to enhance well-being.
  • Luontosuhteen rakentuminen lapsuudessa 
    Paananen, Matilda (2019)
    The alienation from nature among the younger generations has become a concern in stud- ies as well as in the media during recent years. Separation from nature easily leads to the exploitation of nature in a damaging way. The desire to take good care of nature develops during childhood through a positive relationship with nature. The aim of this study was to research the development of child's relationship with nature. The study examines the structure of the child's natural relationship from the perspectives of the family and the growing environment, school and outdoor activities. This research is a descriptive literature review. The research data consisted of articles collected from six different databases. The articles were peer reviewed and published in the 21st century. Individual keywords and combinations of keywords were used to find the data. The keywords in Finnish were luontosuhde, luontoliikunta, luonto and lapsi. English searches were made by the keywords nature connection, human-nature connection, nature relationship, nature, children, outdoor education and outdoor physical education. According to this study, it can be stated that growth environment, family, school and nature activities are all important for a child when developing a relationship with nature. The relationship with nature develops stronger in children living in rural areas compared to those living in urban areas. Parents, in turn, help in constructing this relationship by conveying values and attitudes towards nature. Outdoor activities provide the child with experiences and perceptions on which to construct a relationship with nature. In school, connection to nature can be promoted through environmental education and by providing information on nature. The results of this study can be used especially in education, by taking into account children’s growing environments, by cooperating with parents and by providing nature experiences that children may not have at home. Further research could identify what could be done at school in order to increase children’s interest in nature or the factors that attract children to nature in general. From a school perspective, it might be interesting to study how much individual forest trips or outdoor education during the school day affect children's interest in nature?

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