Charles-Rodriguez Ulises, Venegas de la Torre María D L P, Hecker Victoria, Laing Rudeen A, Larouche Richard
Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge, M3070 (Markin Hall) 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, AB, T1K 3M4, Canada.
Department of International Studies, University of Guadalajara, Jal, Mexico.
J Immigr Minor Health. 2023 Feb;25(1):190-218. doi: 10.1007/s10903-022-01339-3. Epub 2022 Feb 24.
Exposure to nature has been suggested to promote immigrants' health and facilitate adaptation. This review summarizes previous research focusing on the relationship between nature and immigrants' integration, wellbeing and physical activity. A search strategy was developed and adapted to seven databases. After removing duplicates, 4861 records were screened, 81 met inclusion criteria. Community gardens and urban parks were the most studied environments. In these settings, embodied experiences (the interactive processes of sensing and cognition) can foster new memories that facilitate adaptation and attachment to new natural environments. Social interaction and reconnecting with pre-migration experiences through specific use patterns can promote cultural continuation, sense of belonging and wellbeing. Other health benefits such as physical activity, disease management and improved nutrition were less frequently studied. Barriers to participation and recommendations for research and practice were also identified. Use of stronger study designs and greater inclusion of immigrant groups in research, design and evaluation of nature-based initiatives is needed.
接触自然被认为有助于促进移民的健康并推动其适应过程。本综述总结了以往关于自然与移民融入、幸福感及身体活动之间关系的研究。制定了一种搜索策略并应用于七个数据库。去除重复记录后，筛选了4861条记录，其中81条符合纳入标准。社区花园和城市公园是研究最多的环境。在这些环境中，具身经验（感知与认知的互动过程）可以培育新的记忆，从而促进对新自然环境的适应和依恋。通过特定的使用模式进行社交互动以及重新唤起移民前的经历，可以促进文化延续、归属感和幸福感。其他健康益处，如身体活动、疾病管理和营养改善等方面的研究则较少。还确定了参与的障碍以及对研究和实践的建议。需要采用更有力的研究设计，并在基于自然的倡议的研究、设计和评估中更多地纳入移民群体。
