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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Nature-based activities and mental well-being in adults: a study on perceived health outcomes.

Bilal Okudan, Ozkan Isik, Rifat Yagmur, Canan Bastik Salkim, Laurentiu-Gabriel Talaghir, Teodora Mihaela Iconomescu

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Bilal OkudanIndependent Researcher, Ankara, Türkiye.
Ozkan IsikFaculty of Sport Sciences, Balikesir University, Balikesir, Türkiye.
Rifat YagmurFaculty of Sport Sciences, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye.
Canan Bastik SalkimFaculty of Sport Sciences, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Türkiye.
Laurentiu-Gabriel TalaghirFaculty of Physical Education and Sport, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Galați, Romania.
Teodora Mihaela IconomescuFaculty of Physical Education and Sport, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Galați, Romania.

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Abstract

Background: Nowadays, nature-based sports activities stand out as an essential factor that positively affects individuals' psychological well-being beyond supporting their physical health. Physical activities in the natural environment can support individuals' mental well-being by reducing their stress levels, increasing their life satisfaction, and strengthening their psychological resilience. Accordingly, this study aimed to examine the effect of perceived health outcomes from nature-based sport activities on adults' mental well-being. Method: A relational screening model was employed with 350 adult participants (183 male, 167 female) engaged in nature-based sports such as skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering, and paragliding in Kocaeli, Türkiye. Participants were selected using a convenience sampling method. Data were collected through a personal information form, the Perceived Health Outcomes of Recreation Scale, and the Mental Well-Being Scale. Both scales demonstrated high reliability in this study (Cronbach's Results: It was determined that there was a positive relationship between perceived health outcomes and mental well-being. In addition, it was observed that perceived health outcomes have a positive effect on mental well-being and predicted mental well-being by approximately 24%. In particular, it was determined that adults who regularly participate in nature-based sports have higher levels of mental well-being in groups with high levels of perceived health outcomes. Conclusion: It can be stated that regular participation in nature sports creates a positive effect on mental well-being by increasing the level of perceived health outcomes. It can be stated that regular participation in nature sports creates a positive effect on mental well-being by increasing the level of perceived health outcomes. Therefore, promoting accessible and inclusive nature-based sports programs in communities, workplaces, and educational settings is recommended to support public mental and physical health.

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Health StatusMental HealthNaturePersonal SatisfactionSportsAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adultmental well-beingnature-based physical activityoutdoor recreationperceived health outcomesrecreational benefit

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