In the largest survey of its kind, researchers at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England, asked over 50,000 people between the ages of 18 to 99 from across 58 countries about their experience with nature. What they found is that, regardless of age or gender identity, connecting with nature unlocks a more positive body image of one’s self. And it’s this relationship that supports a better life experience.
It’s about more than just feeling good about the way you look though. “Positive body image refers to a love, respect, and care for the body,” says Viren Swami, the lead author of the new study and professor of psychology at Anglia Ruskin University. “People who are high in positive body image value their physical selves, appreciate the unique characteristics of their bodies, and respect and care for their bodies.”
Ref: https://time.com/article/2026/05/14/nature-connection-positive-body-image/
