Haluza Daniela, Spletzer Markus, Ortmann Julia, Jungwirth David
Department of Environmental Health, Center for Public Health Medical University of Vienna Vienna Austria.
Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of Vienna Medical University of Vienna Vienna Austria.
Health Sci Rep. 2025 Mar 18;8(3):e70555. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.70555. eCollection 2025 Mar.
Connectedness to nature (CN) refers to the degree to which individuals feel a connection with the natural environment. CN has been associated with physical activity, life satisfaction, well-being, and pro-environmental behavior, making it a potential resource for both human and planetary health. This study aimed to compare self-reported CN levels among three groups of physically active individuals in the general adult population using two established CN measures: the Nature Relatedness-6 Scale (NR-6) and the Connectedness to Nature Single Item (CN-SI).
A large sample of 3357 participants, consisting of 1214 fitness enthusiasts, 1115 golfers, and 1028 climbers, participated in three targeted cross-sectional online surveys. CN levels were assessed using the NR-6 and CN-SI scales. Differences between groups were analyzed using statistical comparisons.
Climbers exhibited significantly higher NR-6 scores compared to fitness enthusiasts and golfers, indicating a stronger sense of nature relatedness. However, CN-SI scores were highest among golfers. These findings suggest variations in CN perceptions depending on the type of physical activity performed.
Engaging in physical activity that involves direct interaction with nature, such as outdoor climbing, may enhance individuals' sense of connection with the natural environment. Given the negative health impacts of sedentary lifestyles, promoting outdoor physical activity could serve as a dual approach to improving both personal well-being and environmental awareness, fostering sustainability in the long term.
与自然的联系（Connectedness to nature，CN）指个体感到与自然环境相联系的程度。CN已与身体活动、生活满意度、幸福感和亲环境行为相关联，使其成为人类和地球健康的潜在资源。本研究旨在使用两种既定的CN测量方法：自然关联度-6量表（Nature Relatedness-6 Scale，NR-6）和自然联系单项量表（Connectedness to Nature Single Item，CN-SI），比较普通成年人群中三组身体活跃个体自我报告的CN水平。
3357名参与者的大样本，包括1214名健身爱好者、1115名高尔夫球手和1028名登山者，参与了三项有针对性的横断面在线调查。使用NR-6和CN-SI量表评估CN水平。通过统计比较分析组间差异。
与健身爱好者和高尔夫球手相比，登山者的NR-6得分显著更高，表明其与自然的关联感更强。然而，CN-SI得分在高尔夫球手中最高。这些发现表明，根据所进行的身体活动类型，CN认知存在差异。
参与涉及与自然直接互动的身体活动，如户外登山，可能会增强个体与自然环境的联系感。鉴于久坐生活方式对健康的负面影响，推广户外身体活动可作为一种双重方法，既能改善个人幸福感，又能提高环境意识，从长远来看促进可持续性。
