Applying the pathways to nature connectedness at a societal scale: a leverage points perspective

Richardson, Miles; Dobson, Julian; Abson, David J.; Lumber, Ryan; Hunt, Alex; Young, Richard P.; Moorhouse, B. J.

doi:10.1080/26395916.2020.1844296

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“…The finding that increases in noticing nature are associated with increases in nature connectedness is consistent with previous research McEwan et al 2019), as is the association between nature connectedness and pro-nature conservation behaviour (Martin et al 2020;Richardson, Dobson, et al 2020). Previous research though usually interprets these relationships as evidence for nature connectedness causing more noticing of nature and more pro-nature conservation behaviours.…”

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“…For example, if a tree planting scheme contains small amounts of mast-bearing species such as oak or beech, then it would be desirable if some of these species are planted close to paths, so that the species they attract can easily be seen by site users. Similarly, mirroring the suggestion of Richardson, Dobson et al (2020), transport policy should not just be geared to green commuting, but should also include 'slow commuting', providing places to pause and engage with nature, places designed so that biodiversity is highly visible and audible.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, this relationship should be reciprocal: pro-nature conservation behaviours should also foster a stronger connection to nature through the sensory contact and compassion pathways to nature connectedness (Lumber et al 2017). Actions that improve habitat are likely to involve sensory contact with nature, strengthen feelings of care for nature and attract greater wildlife, thus increasing sensory contact and opportunities to notice nature, which is known to underpin nature connectedness , pro-nature conservation behaviours (Richardson, Dobson et al 2020) and wellbeing (Richardson et al 2021).…”

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Visible Garden Biodiversity Leads to an Increase in Noticing Nature, Which in Turn Leads to an Increase in Nature Connectedness

Hamlin¹,

Richardson²

2021

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A strong connection to nature promotes behaviours that help conserve the natural world. However, it is likely that this relationship is reciprocal, with the pathways to nature connectedness including care for nature through pro-nature conservation behaviours and sensory contact with nature. Pro-conservation behaviours vary in terms of how much visible biodiversity, and therefore contact with nature, they produce. It is likely that conservation behaviours that support higher visible biodiversity will result in more sensory contact with nature and therefore greater levels of nature connectedness. The present research investigates the relationship between garden-focussed pro-nature conservation behaviour, noticing nature and nature connectedness using data from Natural England’s People and Nature Survey in the UK, a large national survey that includes items to measure noticing nature, nature connectedness, and pro-nature conservation behaviours. Results suggest that undertaking garden-based pro-nature conservation behaviours that enhance visible biodiversity leads to an increase in noticing nature, which in turn leads to an increase in nature connectedness. These results point to a relatively simple way to boost human connection to nature: boost and engage people with visible biodiversity.

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Visible Garden Biodiversity Leads to an Increase in Noticing Nature, Which in Turn Leads to an Increase in Nature Connectedness

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2021

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“…Our own theoretical model of wellbeing, ‘the GENIAL model,’ defines wellbeing as positive psychological experience, promoted through a sense of connectedness to ourselves as individuals, as well as to the communities and environments within which we live ( Kemp et al, 2017 ; Mead et al, 2019 ). Psychological connectedness refers to an awareness, acceptance and alignment of behaviour ( Klussman et al, 2020 ), and is associated with positive emotions, positive social ties, and the extent to which we see ourselves as part of nature ( Richardson et al, 2020 ). While connectedness may be improved and maintained by individual behaviour change, various sociostructural factors at higher levels of scale may either restrict or facilitate the experience of wellbeing.…”

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The Impact of Psycho-Social Interventions on the Wellbeing of Individuals With Acquired Brain Injury During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) suffer chronic impairment across cognitive, physical and psycho-social domains, and the experience of anxiety, isolation and apathy has been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative evaluation was conducted of 14 individuals with ABI who had participated in series of COVID adapted group-based intervention(s) that had been designed to improve wellbeing. Eight themes were identified: Facilitating Safety, Fostering Positive Emotion, Managing and Accepting Difficult Emotions, Promoting Meaning, Finding Purpose and Accomplishment, Facilitating Social Ties, (Re)Connecting to Nature, and Barriers to Efficacy. Findings are discussed with respects to recent theoretical developments in positive psychology and wellbeing science and support the use of online and outdoor interventions to enhance wellbeing in individuals living with ABI during the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper makes a unique contribution to second wave positive psychology (PP2.0) through the application of recent advances in wellbeing science to an ABI population during the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, this paper lays the foundation for new interventions that not only reduce impairment and distress, but also create opportunities for meaning and enhanced wellbeing in people living with chronic conditions and those individuals living with ABI in particular.

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“…This review proposes biophilic design as a possible framework or pathway to connecting humans with nature through design that encourages sensory contact, emotion, meaning, beauty, and compassion, and which builds on the biophilic elements from Kellert. This is aligned with calls to improve human-nature relationships as a way to address our climate crisis and ecological separation [93], as well as research that has shown that connectedness with nature is linked to pro-environmental behavior [32]. However, research has also found that some elements of the human-nature relationship are not covered by biophilic design and follow a more dominion-utility framework [94], or values [95].…”

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Exploring Challenges and Opportunities of Biophilic Urban Design: Evidence from Research and Experimentation

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Loder²,

Brown³

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Global health emergencies such as Covid-19 have highlighted the importance of access to nature and open spaces in our cities for social, physical, and mental health. However, there continues to be a disconnect between our need for nature and our daily lived experience. Recent research indicates that our connectedness and relationship with nature, and in particular biophilic design, may be key for improving both health and quality of life. Rather than relying on abstract universal ideas of “nature”, using evidence-based biophilic design and policy at a building, neighborhood, and city scale, to link our daily lives with biodiversity, may encourage sense of place and make environmental action more meaningful. Then, improving our natural capital in the urban built environment might help address the current climate and disease crisis, as well as improving our physical and mental health. Drawing from emerging research and innovative practice, the paper describes key research and design paradigms that influence the way we understand the benefits of nature for different environments, including the workplace, neighborhood, and city, and explains where biophilic design theory sits in this field. Examples from recent research carried out in London and Chicago are provided, aiming at demonstrating what kind of research can be functional to what context, followed by a detailed analysis of its application supporting both human and ecological health. The study concludes indicating key policy and design lessons learned around regenerative design and biophilia as well as new directions for action, particularly with regard to climate change, sense of place, and well-being.

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Applying the pathways to nature connectedness at a societal scale: a leverage points perspective

Cited by 96 publications

References 64 publications

Visible Garden Biodiversity Leads to an Increase in Noticing Nature, Which in Turn Leads to an Increase in Nature Connectedness

Visible Garden Biodiversity Leads to an Increase in Noticing Nature, Which in Turn Leads to an Increase in Nature Connectedness

The Impact of Psycho-Social Interventions on the Wellbeing of Individuals With Acquired Brain Injury During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Exploring Challenges and Opportunities of Biophilic Urban Design: Evidence from Research and Experimentation

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