Abstract
Psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression, manifest as distressingconditions, contrasting with mental health, which encompasses the subjective experience
of psychological well-being, encompassing facets like happiness, life satisfaction, and
existential significance. The nexus between the natural environment and human
psychological states assumes critical importance, particularly considering the increasing
industrialization of modern societies. The detachment from nature carries adverse
ramifications for both physical and mental well-being, alongside environmental concerns.
Despite a wealth of studies highlighting the positive correlation between nature
immersion and well-being, gaps in understanding persist. Thus, this investigation sought
to delve deeper into the association between nature engagement, psychological
conditions, and psychological well-being. Analyzing data from a sample of adult
participants (n = 151), the study employed linear regression to explore the predictive
links between nature connectedness and levels of anxiety, depression, happiness, life
satisfaction, and meaning in life. Nature connectedness was not found to be predictive of
any of these variables. While the present study did not find significant evidence for the
association between connectedness to nature and various mental health outcomes, it
paves the way for future studies on nature engagement and psychological well-being.