| Title |
Improving Wellbeing and Environmental Stewardship Through Volunteering in Nature
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|---|---|
| Published in |
EcoHealth, December 2015
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10393-015-1089-1 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Robyn Molsher, Mardie Townsend |
| Abstract |
Environmental volunteering (EV) can provide a unique way to optimise the wellbeing of participants while fostering environmental stewardship. However, the potential of EV to create human health benefits remains an under-researched area. This study provides evidence for improved wellbeing and mood state for 32 participants from diverse backgrounds undertaking EV activities. Most participants also reported improved environmental stewardship with a greatly improved understanding of the environment and the need to conserve it. Other benefits included: 31% of those seeking work obtained it; and 50% joined a volunteer group at program completion. EV provides a unique mechanism to enhance the wellbeing of the participants, while conserving the environment. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 40% |
| Canada | 1 | 20% |
| Unknown | 2 | 40% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Scientists | 3 | 60% |
| Members of the public | 2 | 40% |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1 | 1% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 1% |
| Unknown | 88 | 98% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 14 | 16% |
| Student > Bachelor | 14 | 16% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 13 | 14% |
| Researcher | 9 | 10% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 5 | 6% |
| Other | 11 | 12% |
| Unknown | 24 | 27% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 17 | 19% |
| Social Sciences | 14 | 16% |
| Psychology | 12 | 13% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 6 | 7% |
| Business, Management and Accounting | 3 | 3% |
| Other | 14 | 16% |
| Unknown | 24 | 27% |
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