Analyzing the mediators between nature-based outdoor recreation and emotional well-being

Journal of Environmental Psychology

Volumn 37, Issue , 2014, Pages 1-7

  Korpela, K ^a   Borodulin, K ^b   Neuvonen, M ^c   Paronen, O ^d   Tyrvainen L ^c  

^a TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Finland)

^b NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE   (Finland)

^c FINNISH FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (Finland)

^d UKK INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH PROMOTION RESEARCH   (Finland)

Author keywords

Nature; Outdoor recreation; Physical activity; Restorative experiences; Well Being

Indexed keywords

EID: 84888771431     PISSN: 02724944     EISSN: 15229610     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2013.11.003     Document Type: Article

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