Positive body image is a pathway between nature contact and life satisfaction across 58 nations - PubMed
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- Nature contact is linked to greater life satisfaction through self-compassion, perceived restoration, and positive body image.
- The study uses data from 50,363 respondents across 58 nations, showing the relationships are robust across genders, age groups, and most national contexts.
- Positive body image acts as a mediator between nature contact and life satisfaction, suggesting bodily experiences in nature contribute to well-being.