Book chapter
Chapter 34 - Nature and Pets
Handbook of Wellness Medicine, pp.413-422
Cambridge University Press
2020
Abstract
In recent years, research has shown that nature and pets have a profound impact on positive wellness outcomes and lifestyle behaviors. In this chapter, we provide evidence for the importance of nature and pets, otherwise referred to as companion animals, in facilitating human wellness, and point to the implications of this evidence for the development of policy and practice initiatives. Specifically, we argue that nature and pets have important roles in the initiation and enhancement of wellness lifestyle habits and outcomes across multiple wellness domains. Evidence indicates that interacting with nature and pets positively influences emotional, intellectual, spiritual, physical, occupational, and social wellness [1]. Viewing pictures and videos of nature, being active in the presence of nature, and immersive experiences in nature have proven to have resulted in enhanced levels of wellness.
Details
- Title
- Chapter 34 - Nature and Pets
- Authors
- Vinathe Sharma-Brymer (Author) - Sharma-Brymer Consultancy ServicesKatherine Dashper (Author)Eric Bymer (Author) - Australian College of Applied Psychology
- Contributors
- Waguih William IsHak (Editor) - University of California Los Angeles
- Publication details
- Handbook of Wellness Medicine, pp.413-422
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- DOI
- 10.1017/9781108650182
- ISBN
- 9781108586030
- Organisation Unit
- School of Law and Society; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99617308802621
- Output Type
- Book chapter
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