Wirkungsnachweis aus der Literatur
NEU
improvement of physical and mental health by being active in nature
Gesundheit
Being active was identified as something important to the well-being of participants. The workshops encouraged physical activities that helped improve the physical and mental health of participants. These activities were aided by the affordance within the natural environment where different landscapes and activities could be utilized. Participants said that the physical activities promoted a positive affect such as making them feel relaxed, restored, and energized. They said: "It has made me happy" (Interviewee 6).
Beschreibung der Aktivität
Three nature-based youth workshops
Two workshops were organized by the municipality (Workshop 1 and Workshop 2), and one by the nonprofit organization (Workshop 3). Workshop 1 focused on nature and sports activities, Workshop 2 focused on nature and environmental management activities, and Workshop 3 also focused on environmental management tasks, urban gardening, and other activities to promote well-being and responsible environmental action. Participants were engaged in the workshops for one to four days per week for four to six hours at a time. The participants of the study were young adults outside education or employment, and particpated in a nature-based workshop as a part of their activation and rehabilitation program.
Finnland
Most participants (75%) attended the workshop for 2-6 months, while a few participated for 1-2 years.
20-26 years; average age was 23.4 years
teilnehmende Kinder und Jugendliche
Evaluierung der Aktivität
Quantitative Fragebogenerhebungen (online/telefonisch), Qualitative Interviewbefragungen (persönlich)
Sixteen participants completed survey questionnaires assessing the cognitive and social outcomes of the interventions and the key elements contributing to their effectiveness. We used a six-item instrument for cognitive outcomes and a seven-item instrument for social outcomes. The cognitive and social outcomes were assessed on a Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Nine participants took part in qualitative interviews.
In total, 18 participants provided data; 16 completed outcome questionnaires, and 9 participated in interviews post-intervention.