Horticultural Activity Type, Psychological Well-Being, and Fruit and Vegetable Intake

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of the frequency of participation in horticultural activity types on psychological well-being and fruit and vegetable intake. The study sought to understand the mediating effect of psychological well-being between the frequency of types of horticultural activities and the frequency of fruit and vegetable intake. Convenience sampling was used to collect 400 valid data through a self-administered questionnaire that inquired about the frequency of four horticultural activity types (indoor plant activities, outdoor plant activities, arts/crafts activities, and excursions), the measure of psychological well-being, and the frequency of fruit and vegetable intake. The results showed that a higher frequency of indoor and outdoor plant activity positively affected psychological well-being. Psychological well-being played a partial mediation role between indoor plant activity and vegetable and fruit intake and a full mediation role between outdoor plant activity and vegetable and fruit intake. The plant-related arts/crafts activities and excursions were not associated with psychological well-being or vegetable and fruit intake.

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“…Previous studies indicate that being involved in horticultural practices increased the satisfaction of people with life, their psychological well-being, cognitive functions, vitality, and sense of community [12][13]. As a consequence, horticulture is practiced not only as an inexpensive health-related practice but also as an intervention acknowledged as a psychological treatment or professional therapy [9,13]. It is of utmost importance to spread horticulturaldesign and practice efforts along with academic studies by nding out about the relationship of horticultural therapy with individuals' depression and anxiety levels in Turkey and across the world.…”

“…Horticulture is undoubtedly one of the most widespread settings of staying in contact with nature, while in fact, it turns out to be a popular entertainment and practice in several countries. Previous studies indicate that being involved in horticultural practices increased the satisfaction of people with life, their psychological well-being, cognitive functions, vitality, and sense of community [12][13]. As a consequence, horticulture is practiced not only as an inexpensive health-related practice but also as an intervention acknowledged as a psychological treatment or professional therapy [9,13].…”