Nature exposure and its consequences on mental health and pro-environmental behaviours

2023 Fiscal Year Research-status Report

• Project/Area Number: 23K02923
• Research Institution: International Christian University
• Principal Investigator: Chan Christian 国際基督教大学, 教養学部, 准教授 (10973977)
• Project Period (FY): 2023-04-01 – 2026-03-31
• Keywords: nature exposure / psychological wellbeing / stress / lifestyle medicine

Outline of Annual Research Achievements

For Study 1, data analysis is underway. For Study 2, I have finalized the questionnaire; I will seek ethics approval in May, 2024. Data collection can begin in the summer of 2024. The design of Study 3 will be dependent on the results from Studies 1 & 2.

Current Status of Research Progress

2: Research has progressed on the whole more than it was originally planned.

Reason

Studies 1 and 2 are underway. Data collection of Study 1 is ongoing. Data collection for Study 2 should begin shortly.

Strategy for Future Research Activity

I will continue with data analysis for Study 1. I will seek ethics approval for Study 2 in May 2024. Data collection will begin as soon as it is approved.

Causes of Carryover

I have not hired a research assistant in this fiscal year. I plan to do so as soon as I receive ethics approval for Study 2. I will also be paying for participant recruitment and license for online survey platform (Qualtrics). These items will allow me to fully utilize the funding.