Michele Antonelli, Davide Donelli, Valentina Maggini, Eugenia Gallo, Vittorio Mascherini, Fabio Firenzuoli, Gioele Gavazzi, Federica Zabini, Emanuela Venturelli, Giovanni Margheritini, Ivana Bassi, Luca Iseppi, Francesco Meneguzzo
This research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the key demographic, psychosocial, and lifestyle-related characteristics of forest therapy participants in Italy. A survey was conducted among 1070 adults who had engaged in standardized forest therapy experiences between June 2021 and October 2022. The findings indicate that most forest therapy participants in Italy share certain distinctive traits. They are primarily female, aged between 45 and 54 years, employed, and unmarried. Moreover, they possess a high level of education, predominantly reside in urban areas, demonstrate a strong environmental awareness, maintain a nature-oriented attitude, and typically exhibit moderate levels of trait anxiety...
June 2, 2023: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)