Nature Photography for Mental Well-Being and Nature Connectedness in Young Adults
4 septembre 2026 mis à jour par: Beijing Normal University
Nature Photography for Mental Well-Being and Nature Connectedness in Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests whether a nature photography intervention can improve mental well-being and nature connectedness in young adults with mild emotional distress, and examines self-compassion as a key mechanism in this process.
Participants are randomized to a nature photography group, a human-made object photography group , or a group receiving a stress management handbook.
Eight photography tasks are delivered through a mobile platform.
Outcomes are assessed at baseline, mid-intervention, post-intervention, and follow-up.
Aperçu de l'étude
Statut
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Les conditions
Description détaillée
This is a three-arm randomized controlled trial examining whether nature-based photography improves mental well-being and nature connectedness among young adults with mild emotional distress.
Participants are randomized to a nature photography intervention, an active control completing human-made object photography, or a control group receiving a stress management handbook.
The intervention runs for 16 days and comprises eight structured photography sessions.
The primary outcomes are depression (PHQ-9) and anxiety (GAD-7) symptoms at post-intervention.
Secondary outcomes include nature connectedness, self-compassion, positive and negative affect, meaning in life, and life satisfaction, assessed at baseline, mid-intervention, post-intervention, and one-month follow-up.
Changes in self-compassion, mindfulness, and nature connectedness are examined as hypothesized mechanisms of the intervention effect.
Type d'étude
Interventionnel
Inscription (Estimé)
300
Phase
- N'est pas applicable
Contacts et emplacements
Cette section fournit les coordonnées de ceux qui mènent l'étude et des informations sur le lieu où cette étude est menée.
Coordonnées de l'étude
- Nom: Xue Weng
- Numéro de téléphone: (86)0756-3683259
- E-mail: xueweng@bnu.edu.cn
Critères de participation
Les chercheurs recherchent des personnes qui correspondent à une certaine description, appelée critères d'éligibilité. Certains exemples de ces critères sont l'état de santé général d'une personne ou des traitements antérieurs.
Critère d'éligibilité
Âges éligibles pour étudier
- Adulte
Accepte les volontaires sains
Oui
La description
Inclusion Criteria:
- PHQ-9 score ≥ 5 or GAD-7 score ≥ 5 (presence of mild or greater emotional distress).
Exclusion Criteria:
- PHQ-9 score ≥20 or GAD-7 score ≥15 (severe depressive or anxiety symptoms).
- Currently receiving psychological counseling or psychiatric treatment.
Plan d'étude
Cette section fournit des détails sur le plan d'étude, y compris la façon dont l'étude est conçue et ce que l'étude mesure.
Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?
Détails de conception
- Objectif principal: Recherche sur les services de santé
- Répartition: Randomisé
- Modèle interventionnel: Affectation parallèle
- Masquage: Seul
Armes et Interventions
Groupe de participants / Bras |
Intervention / Traitement |
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Expérimental: Nature-Based Photography Intervention
Nature-Based Photography
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Photography Participants complete an 8-session, 16-day nature-based photography intervention delivered through a WeChat mini-program (one session every two days).
Each session includes a guided photography theme focused on natural elements, mindfulness and self-compassion prompts, and expressive writing, followed by optional peer support (viewing, liking, and commenting on group members' photographs) and personalized AI-assisted supportive feedback at the end of the session.
The intervention is designed to improve mental well-being and strengthen nature connectedness through structured engagement with natural environments.
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Expérimental: Human-Made Object Photography Intervention
Human-Made Object Photography
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Participants complete an 8-session, 16-day photography intervention delivered through a WeChat mini-program, matched to the intervention group on schedule and task structure, but photographing everyday human-made objects (e.g., study tools, architectural details, furniture).
Each session includes expressive writing; no nature-focused prompts, peer interaction, or AI-assisted feedback are provided.
This condition controls for photography behavior, app engagement, and task contact without the nature exposure or self-compassion components.
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Comparateur actif: Brief Psychoeducational Stress Management Intervention
Brief Psychoeducational Stress Management
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Participants receive a self-guided digital stress management handbook over the 16-day intervention period, covering five structured modules: recognition of physical and emotional stress signals; structured energy and time management (goal decomposition, pomodoro technique, priority matrix); establishing healthy lifestyle routines (sleep hygiene, regular exercise, balanced diet); building interpersonal support networks; and accessing professional help and campus mental health resources.
Participants read the handbook at their own pace without photography tasks or interactive components.
This condition serves as an active comparator controlling for contact time and expectancy while excluding nature exposure and mindfulness-based self-compassion components.
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Que mesure l'étude ?
Principaux critères de jugement
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
Délai |
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Depressive Symptoms
Délai: Baseline (T0), Post-intervention (T2, Day 16), and 1-month Follow-up (T3).
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Depressive Symptoms Change in depressive symptoms measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).The PHQ-9 consists of 9 items, with each item rated from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day).
Higher scores indicate greater severity of depressive symptoms and represent a worse outcome.
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Baseline (T0), Post-intervention (T2, Day 16), and 1-month Follow-up (T3).
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Anxiety Symptoms
Délai: Baseline (T0), Post-intervention (T2, Day 16), and 1-month Follow-up (T3).
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Change in anxiety symptoms measured by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7).The GAD-7 consists of 7 items, with each item rated from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day).Higher scores indicate greater severity of anxiety symptoms and represent a worse outcome.
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Baseline (T0), Post-intervention (T2, Day 16), and 1-month Follow-up (T3).
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Mesures de résultats secondaires
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
Délai |
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Nature Connectedness
Délai: Baseline (T0), Post-intervention (T2, Day 16), and 1-month Follow-up (T3).
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Change in connection with the natural environment measured by the Nature Connectedness Scale.
Higher scores indicate greater nature connectedness and represent a better outcome.
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Baseline (T0), Post-intervention (T2, Day 16), and 1-month Follow-up (T3).
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Self-Compassion
Délai: Baseline (T0), Post-intervention (T2, Day 16), and 1-month Follow-up (T3).
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Change in self-compassion measured by the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS).
The scale rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (almost never) to 5 (almost always).
Higher scores indicate greater self-compassion and represent a better outcome.
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Baseline (T0), Post-intervention (T2, Day 16), and 1-month Follow-up (T3).
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Positive and Negative Affect
Délai: Baseline (T0), Post-intervention (T2, Day 16), and 1-month Follow-up (T3)
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Change in emotional states measured by the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS).The PANAS rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (very slightly or not at all) to 5 (extremely).
Higher Positive Affect scores indicate greater positive affect and represent a better outcome, whereas higher Negative Affect scores indicate greater negative affect and represent a worse outcome.
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Baseline (T0), Post-intervention (T2, Day 16), and 1-month Follow-up (T3)
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Meaning in Life
Délai: Baseline (T0), Post-intervention (T2, Day 16), and 1-month Follow-up (T3).
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Change in perceived meaning and purpose in life measured by the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ).
The MLQ rated on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (absolutely untrue) to 7 (absolutely true).
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Baseline (T0), Post-intervention (T2, Day 16), and 1-month Follow-up (T3).
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Collaborateurs et enquêteurs
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Parrainer
Les enquêteurs
- Directeur d'études: xue weng, Study Principal Investigator, Beijing Normal University
Dates d'enregistrement des études
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Dates principales de l'étude
Début de l'étude (Estimé)
1 septembre 2026
Achèvement primaire (Estimé)
1 décembre 2026
Achèvement de l'étude (Estimé)
30 avril 2027
Dates d'inscription aux études
Première soumission
31 août 2026
Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
31 août 2026
Première publication (Réel)
3 septembre 2026
Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude
Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)
9 septembre 2026
Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
4 septembre 2026
Dernière vérification
1 septembre 2026
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Termes liés à cette étude
Mots clés
Termes MeSH pertinents supplémentaires
Autres numéros d'identification d'étude
- Nature Photography
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