NCT06548243

Brief Summary

The research investigates the effects of nature-based programme (Act with Nature; AWN) in promoting psychological well-being and pro-environmental behaviour among working age participants in Finland. Our research deepens understanding of how coping with environment-related emotions and nature connectedness are connected to human wellbeing and pro-environmental behaviour. The psychological wellbeing and pro-environmental behaviour are investigated with self-report measures and analysed with quantitative and qualitative methods. The project will provide a new programme (AWN) for combining individual well-being and behaviour change. The results can provide a theoretical framework and working model for health professionals to intervene and support people in adapting to environmental crises and coping with stress.

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Enrollment
158

participants targeted

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Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2024

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
active not recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 31, 2024

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 7, 2024

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 12, 2024

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

April 1, 2025

Status Verified

August 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

1.6 years

First QC Date

August 7, 2024

Last Update Submit

March 26, 2025

Conditions

Well-Being, Psychological

Keywords

Pro-environmental behaviourNature-based programmeNature connectednessEnvironmental emotions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Emotional wellbeing

    Health related quality of life (RAND): emotional wellbeing dimension, the scores range from 1 to 6 and some items are recoded. Higher total score refers to better emotional wellbeing.

    6 months

  • Mental wellbeing

    Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (SWEMWBS), the scores range from 1 to 5, a higher scores refers to better mental wellbeing.

    6 months

  • Pro-environmental behaviour

    Self-report scale of the frequency of pro-environmental actions. Items refering to pro-environmental actions during one month are responded on a scale ranging from 1 to 5. Items refering to pro-environmental actions during the past year are responded on a scale 1 (yes) and 2 (no). Some items are recoded and all items include an option for "doesn't apply to me". A higher total score refers to more self-reported pro-environmental behaviour.

    6 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Behavioural Willingness

    6 months

  • Affect regulation

    6 months

Study Arms (2)

Act with Nature Programme

EXPERIMENTAL

A nature-based programme to promote well-being and pro-environmental behaviour. The programme is facilitated by a trained health care professional.

Behavioral: Act with Nature Programme

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

The participants in the control group continue life as usual.

Interventions

Act with Nature ProgrammeBEHAVIORAL

The participants in the intervention group are offered a 12-week nature-based programme, which includes independent exercises and information on an online learning environment, as well as online or in-person group meetings.

Act with Nature Programme

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 74 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Working age adults
  • Able to communicate adequately in Finnish in order to participate
  • Willingness to commit to a 12-week intervention programme

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Institute of Rehabilitation, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Jyväskylä, 40100, Finland

Location

Tampere University

Tampere, 33100, Finland

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Korpela, K., Hyvönen, K., Ratcliffe, E., Salonen, K., & Paakkolanvaara, J.-V. (2023, Jan 30). Act with Nature (AWN): Promoting well-being and pro-environmental behaviour among working-age adults during the era of environmental crises. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/69QVW

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being

Interventions

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Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal SatisfactionBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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Study Officials

  • Katriina Hyvönen, PhD

    JAMK University Of Applied Sciences

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Senior Researcher, PhD, Adj. Prof.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 7, 2024

First Posted

August 12, 2024

Study Start

January 31, 2024

Primary Completion

September 1, 2025

Study Completion

September 1, 2025

Last Updated

April 1, 2025

Record last verified: 2024-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

Data from surveys will be anonymised after the research and will be archived to the research data storage service (IDA). Anonymised data will open for reuse after the research finishes in 2026. The reuse of interview data will be restricted to suitable parts.

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Locations

FI(2)