Nature Photography for Mental Well-Being and Nature Connectedness in Young Adults
2026年9月4日 更新者：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.
調査の概要
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詳細な説明
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.
研究の種類
介入
入学 (推定)
300
段階
- 適用できない
連絡先と場所
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研究連絡先
- 名前：Xue Weng
- 電話番号：(86)0756-3683259
- メール：xueweng@bnu.edu.cn
参加基準
研究者は、適格基準と呼ばれる特定の説明に適合する人を探します。これらの基準のいくつかの例は、人の一般的な健康状態または以前の治療です。
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
- 大人
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
はい
説明
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.
研究計画
このセクションでは、研究がどのように設計され、研究が何を測定しているかなど、研究計画の詳細を提供します。
研究はどのように設計されていますか？
デザインの詳細
- 主な目的：ヘルスサービス研究
- 割り当て：ランダム化
- 介入モデル：並列代入
- マスキング：独身
武器と介入
参加者グループ / アーム |
介入・治療 |
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実験的：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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実験的：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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アクティブコンパレータ：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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この研究は何を測定していますか？
主要な結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
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Depressive Symptoms
時間枠：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
時間枠：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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二次結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Nature Connectedness
時間枠：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
時間枠：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
時間枠：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
時間枠：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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捜査官
- スタディディレクター：xue weng、Study Principal Investigator, Beijing Normal University
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主要日程の研究
研究開始 (推定)
2026年9月1日
一次修了 (推定)
2026年12月1日
研究の完了 (推定)
2027年4月30日
試験登録日
最初に提出
2026年8月31日
QC基準を満たした最初の提出物
2026年8月31日
最初の投稿 (実際)
2026年9月3日
学習記録の更新
投稿された最後の更新 (実際)
2026年9月9日
QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました
2026年9月4日
最終確認日
2026年9月1日
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