ArticlePloS one2021
Nature relatedness as a potential factor to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior in Ecuadorian children.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 23 citations in OpenAlex.
- The role of connection with nature in empirical studies with physiological measurements: a systematic literature review.Biologia futura · 2023Pooled it
- Determinants of Outdoor Time in Children and Youth: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal and Intervention Studies.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
- Growing up green: a systematic review of the influence of greenspace on youth development and health outcomes.Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology · 2022Pooled it
- Reframing nature connectedness as a psychosocial mechanism for youth mental health.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Review
- Redefining Urban Recreation: A Demand Analysis for Urban Year-Round Green Exercise.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Nature relatedness, flow experience, and environmental behaviors in nature-based leisure activities.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
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- A direct observation tool to measure interactions between shade, nature, and children's physical activity: SOPLAY-SN.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2022Article
- Cultural Sets Shape Adult Conceptualizations and Relationships to Nature.Sustainability · 2021Article
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12 authors at 6 institutions in 5 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundNature relatedness can be associated with health-related outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the associations of nature relatedness with physical activity and sedentary behavior.
methodsA cross-sectional study involving 9-12 year old children living in Cuenca, Ecuador, was conducted between October 2018 and March 2019. Questionnaires were used to evaluate physical activity (PAQ-C), out-of-school sedentary behavior, nature relatedness and wellbeing. Associations of nature relatedness with physical activity, and sedentary behavior were evaluated using linear regression models or tobit regressions adjusted by age, sex, school type, wellbeing, and body mass index z-score.
resultsA total of 1028 children were surveyed (average age:10.4±1.22 years, 52% female.). Nature relatedness was positively associated with physical activity (β = 0.07; CI 95%: 0.05-0.09; p < 0.001) and non-screen-related sedentary leisure (β = 3.77 minutes; CI 95%: 0.76-6.68; p < 0.05); it was negatively associated with screen time (β = -5.59 minutes; CI 95%: -10.53-0.65; p < 0.05).
conclusionsFindings suggest that nature relatedness is associated with physical activity and some sedentary behaviors among Ecuadorian school-age children. The promotion of nature relatedness has the potential to improve health.
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