Nature-based Activities as an Intervention for Well-Being - Dr Niels Feddersen (Pt2) - Meaningful Sport Series

<p>It is somewhat paradoxical that the Nordic countries often rank on the top of world happiness surveys, but at the same time many people experience depression and other forms of mental ill-being. Today, we discuss the role that nature-based activities can have for our well-being and discuss a new study that examines a potential of these activities as a lifestyle intervention for well-being and meaning. </p> <p>Dr Niels Feddersen holds a Postdoctoral researcher position at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. He is current conduction a study exploring nature-based recreational activities (paddle boarding and surfing) as a lifestyle intervention and whether and how these activities could have a positive contribution to sense of connectedness to nature, well-being and meaning in sport. His other research focuses on organisational cultures in elite sport (which was the focus of the first part of this conversation). </p> <p>You can find more information about the "Fri på Vandet" project on <a href='https://www.researchgate.net/project/Fri-pa-Vandet-Stand-Up-Paddleboarding-and-Surfing-for-individuals-with-stress-anxiety-and-depression'>ResearchGate</a>. </p> <p>And remember to follow Niels on Twitter @niels_NTNU!</p>