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Summary
Nature exposure has been found to be particularly beneficial for body image, as recent studies have identified a positive association between time spent in nature and positive body image. Positive body image, defined as the ability to accept and respect one's body, has been linked to greater life satisfaction and engagement in healthy behaviors. Conversely, negative body image is recognized as a public health concern due to its detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. It has been associated with symptoms of Body Image Disorders (BIDs), including Eating Disorders (EDs) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). The Nature for Body Image (NBI) project aimed to examine the impact of a structured nature exposure intervention on improving body image among young women aged 18-35 years.
Official title: Look at the Bright (Nature) Side: Improving Body Image and Associated Protective Factors and Reducing Body Image Threats With the Nature for Body Image (NBI) Project
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-05-01
Completion Date
2026-02-28
Last Updated
2025-05-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Nature for Body Image
The intervention will include a range of activities in nature (e.g., in a public park), such as meditation, body scans, and grounding exercises.
Simple nature exposure
The intervention will simply involve spending time in nature (e.g., in a public park), without specific guidelines.
Structured Built Environment Exposure
The intervention will mirror the activities of the structured nature exposure intervention (e.g., meditation, body scans, and grounding exercises), but without any exposure to nature.
Locations (1)
Department of General Psychology, University of Padova
Padova, Italy, Italy