Effectiveness of Nature-based Positive Psychology Interventions on Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Xingjian Ruan; Jannis T. Kraiss; Kim Tönis; Miles Richardson; Thomas J.L. van Rompay; Ernst T. Bohlmeijer

Abstract

There is a growing interest in combining nature-based interventions with positive psychological interventions. This study aims to identify and synthesize studies investigating the effectiveness of Nature-based Positive Psychology Interventions (NBPPIs) in improving well-being and nature connectedness. A total of 1238 records were extracted from six databases. Ten randomized controlled trials with 2206 participants were included. Included trials showed substantial heterogeneity in study and intervention characteristics. All of the included interventions combined savoring with nature engagement. A significant between-group effect size (g = 0.27) indicated that NBPPIs are effective in improving well-being. A nonsignificant between-group effect size was found on nature connectedness (g = 0.35). These findings suggest that NBPPI is a promising way to improve well-being. Future research could investigate other types of NBPPI using rigorous randomized controlled trials.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2024
Event	11th European Conference on Positive Psychology, ECPP 2024: It's you, It's me, It's us - University of Innsbruck, School of Management (SoWi), Faculty of Theology and the Congress Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria Duration: 10 Jul 2024 → 13 Jul 2024 Conference number: 11 https://www.ecpp2024.com/

Conference

Conference	11th European Conference on Positive Psychology, ECPP 2024
Abbreviated title	ECPP 2024
Country/Territory	Austria
City	Innsbruck
Period	10/07/24 → 13/07/24
Internet address	https://www.ecpp2024.com/

Keywords

positive psychology interventions
nature-based interventions
well-being
nature connectedness
mental health
meta-analysis

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Ruan, X., Kraiss, J. T., Tönis, K., Richardson, M., van Rompay, T. J. L., & Bohlmeijer, E. T. (2024). Effectiveness of Nature-based Positive Psychology Interventions on Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Abstract from 11th European Conference on Positive Psychology, ECPP 2024, Innsbruck, Austria. https://www.ecpp2024.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ECPP-2024_Abstracts.pdf

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