ABSTRACT: The ecological crisis, characterised by various interconnected environmental problems, has emerged as a significant source of anxiety, commonly known as 'eco-anxiety'. This psychological distress stemming from ecological threats carries profound implications for human and nonhuman well-being. Research suggests that while a strong connection with nature can increase eco-anxiety, cultivating and sustaining this connection can also serve as a coping mechanism to mitigate its negative effects. This study investigates the interplay between eco-anxiety, nature connection and well-being, suggesting directions for future research, education initiatives, therapeutic practices and policy development that can help individuals not only cope with eco-anxiety but transform it into a source of empowerment and active engagement with the natural world.
Rethinking the good life amid the ecological crisis: The interplay between eco-anxiety, nature connection and well-being
ABSTRACT: The ecological crisis, characterised by various interconnected environmental problems, has emerged as a significant source of anxiety, commonly known as 'eco-anxiety'. This psychological distress stemming from ecological threats carries profound implications for human and nonhuman well-being. Research suggests that while a strong connection with nature can increase eco-anxiety, cultivating and sustaining this connection can also serve as a coping mechanism to mitigate its negative effects. This study investigates the interplay between eco-anxiety, nature connection and well-being, suggesting directions for future research, education initiatives, therapeutic practices and policy development that can help individuals not only cope with eco-anxiety but transform it into a source of empowerment and active engagement with the natural world.
Grenman
Nyrhinen
Honkanen
Raikkonen
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