How Does Nature Connectedness Improve Mental Health in College Students? A Study of Chain Mediating Effects

How Does Nature Connectedness Improve Mental Health in College Students? A Study of Chain Mediating Effects

How does nature connectedness influence college students’ mental health? To further understand the dynamics at play, this present study delves into the chain mediating roles of resilience and meaning in life, from the perspective of the natural environment’s impact on mental health. In April 2024, r...

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Main Authors:	Chong Ma, Mei Zhao, Yuqing Zhang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:	Behavioral Sciences
Subjects:	nature connectedness mental health resilience meaning in life sequential mechanism college students
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/15/5/654
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