Through the Eyes of She: Exploring Women’s Stewardship and Connection to Nature Using Mindfulness and Photo Elicitation in Newfoundland and Labrador Parks and Protected Areas

IF 1 Q3 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
Laura Bass, T. A. Loeffler
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Urbanization contributes to a collective disconnection from nature and an increase in mental health-related illnesses. Women were the focus for this research, as they disproportionately experience anxiety, depression, phobias, and comorbidity of conditions. This qualitative study investigated the mental health benefits of practicing mindfulness in nature, and its influence on stewardship in Newfoundland and Labrador Parks and Protected areas. Feminist narrative inquiry and semi-structured interviews were used to explore ten women’s stories from parks and nature-based experiences. Drawing on the influences of attention restoration theory and mindfulness, this research used photo elicitation to explore natural features that provoked feelings of mindfulness. Barriers to participation were gender-related issues including fear, ethic of care, and financial and time constraints. Participation was facilitated by relationships, community, empowerment, and green exercise. Practicing mindfulness in natural spaces influenced feelings of deeper connection and environmental stewardship.
通过她的眼睛:在纽芬兰和拉布拉多公园和保护区探索女性的管理和与自然的联系,使用正念和拍照
城市化导致了与自然的集体脱节,并增加了与精神健康有关的疾病。女性是这项研究的重点,因为她们不成比例地经历焦虑、抑郁、恐惧症和合并症。本定性研究调查了在大自然中练习正念对心理健康的好处,以及它对纽芬兰和拉布拉多公园和保护区管理的影响。采用女性主义叙事探究和半结构化访谈的方式,从公园和基于自然的经历中探索了十位女性的故事。在注意恢复理论和正念的影响下,本研究采用照片启发的方法来探索引起正念感觉的自然特征。参与的障碍是与性别有关的问题,包括恐惧、护理伦理、财政和时间限制。人际关系、社区、授权和绿色运动促进了参与。在自然空间中练习正念会影响更深层次的联系和环境管理的感觉。
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Journal of Outdoor Recreation Education and Leadership
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