The relationship between natural environment relatedness and emotional well-being: a systematic review and proposed conceptual framework

Ahmad, Noorlila and Abd Rahman, Siti Fatimah (2021) The relationship between natural environment relatedness and emotional well-being: a systematic review and proposed conceptual framework. IIUM Journal of Educational Studies, 9 (4). pp. 77-98. ISSN 2289-8085

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Abstract

The influence of the natural environment on emotional well-being has been highlighted at the peak of the Covid 19 pandemic that saw most countries impose prolonged total lockdowns and movement restrictions on their citizens. While researchers have recentlyemphasized the need to focus not only on students’ academic achievement but also on their inner needs, which include their emotional well-being, studies have found nature connectedness has a positive effect on emotional well-being and physical health. Many studies on nature and well-being have focused on physiological and psychological experimental research to examine before and after exposure to nature. However, there is still a need for further investigation how emotional connection between nature environments in the aspect of restorativeness and spiritual values improve mental health. This paper systematically reviewed previous studies about the relationship between exposure to the natural environment and well-being focusing on key variables, underpinning theories, methodological processes and samples. As a result of the review, a conceptual framework is proposed for future studies on relationship between exposure to the natural environment and well-being. We hope that the proposed framework will be empirically tested in future studies.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	9896/95917
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Natural environment, ecopsychology, restorativeness, spiritual values, stress, anxiety, depression, emotional well-being
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1050.9 Educational psychology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education Kulliyyah of Education > Department of Language & Literacy
Depositing User:	Dr Siti Fatimah Abd Rahman
Date Deposited:	03 Jan 2022 10:48
Last Modified:	03 Jan 2022 13:54
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/95917

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