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Study Reveals Nature Boosts Well-Being Across Generations

8/27/2025

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A University of Turku study assessed nature's effects on eudaimonic well-being in 158 participants aged 15 to over 60.
Results indicated that nature enhances self-acceptance, purpose, and personal growth.
Older adults prioritized intergenerational connections, while younger individuals preferred solitude.
Environmental degradation concerns negatively impacted participants' sense of purpose and self-acceptance.
Researchers recommend incorporating nature's importance into urban planning and decision-making.

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Story summary

A University of Turku study assessed nature's effects on eudaimonic well-being in 158 participants aged 15 to over 60.
Results indicated that nature enhances self-acceptance, purpose, and personal growth.
Older adults prioritized intergenerational connections, while younger individuals preferred solitude.
Environmental degradation concerns negatively impacted participants' sense of purpose and self-acceptance.
Researchers recommend incorporating nature's importance into urban planning and decision-making.