Spending more time in nature, like parks or forests, seems to help people feel less stressed, based on what most studies have found.
Claim Language
Language Strength
association
Uses association language (linked to, correlated with)
The claim uses the phrase 'is associated with', which indicates a statistical relationship without implying causation. It also references 'based on five out of six studies,' which further softens the language to reflect observed patterns rather than definitive outcomes.
Context Details
Domain
psychology
Population
human
Subject
Higher exposure to natural environments
Action
is associated with
Target
lower self-reported perceived stress, as measured by reduced scores on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS)
Intervention Details
Gold Standard Evidence Needed
According to GRADE and EBM methodology, here is what ideal scientific evidence would look like to definitively prove or disprove this specific claim, ordered from strongest to weakest evidence.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
Effect of nature exposure on perceived and physiologic stress: A systematic review.