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Nature-based Outdoor Activities for Promoting Stress Resilience in Employees
Sponsor: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to assess the impact of a nature-based workplace intervention on stress resilience in full-time employees in Hong Kong. The main question it aims to answer is: Does a nature-based group activity intervention improve stress resilience in employees? Researchers will compare the intervention group (participants who attend three nature-based group sessions) to the control group (participants who receive no intervention and continue their usual routines) to see if the nature-based activities lead to greater improvements in stress resilience compared to no intervention. Participants will complete baseline measurements (questionnaires, blood pressure, and heart rate variability) one week before the first session. If assigned to the intervention group: Attend three one-hour group sessions at a nearby park (once every two weeks, 8:00-9:00 AM) involving mindful walking, gentle movement, nature observation, breathing exercises, and group reflection If assigned to the control group: Continue their usual daily routines with no specific activities Complete follow-up assessments (same measurements as baseline): immediately after the second session and one week after the third session Primary measurement: HRV Secondary measurements: Blood pressure, Perceived stress scale (PSS) and the Difficulties in emotion regulation scale (DERS).
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2025-09-30
Completion Date
2026-03-30
Last Updated
2026-05-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Nature outdoor activities
After randomization, participants in the intervention group will attend three group activity sessions, while those in the control group will receive no intervention and were instructed to continue their usual daily routines. The group activity sessions will be conducted at a nearby park for one hour each session (8:00-9:00 AM). Sessions will be held once every two weeks, for a total of three sessions. Each session will be contained various group activities, such as mindful walking, gentle movement, nature observation, breathing exercises and group reflection. These group activities led by facilitators aims to increase social interaction and nature exposure. Participants in the control group were not asked to attend specific activities.
Locations (1)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong