Barefoot walking, nature connectedness and psychological restoration: the importance of stimulating the sense of touch for feeling closer to the natural world

Positive physiological effects of touching sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) with the sole of the feet

(2020) Harumi Ikei et al.   JOURNAL OF WOOD SCIENCE

Physiological effects of touching sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) with the palm of the hand

(2019) Harumi Ikei et al.   JOURNAL OF WOOD SCIENCE

A Measure of Nature Connectedness for Children and Adults: Validation, Performance, and Insights

(2019) Miles Richardson et al.   Sustainability

Human–Dolphin Interactions: Relationships, Connections, and the Reinforcement of an Ongoing Nature Relationship

(2018) Rachel M. Yerbury et al.   ANTHROZOOS

Reconnecting with nature for sustainability

(2018) Christopher D. Ives et al.   Sustainability Science

Problematic smartphone use, nature connectedness, and anxiety

(2018) Miles Richardson et al.   Journal of Behavioral Addictions

Evaluating connection to nature and the relationship with conservation behaviour in children

(2018) Joelene Hughes et al.   JOURNAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION

Desert as therapeutic space: Cultural interpretation of embodied experience in sand therapy in Xinjiang, China

(2018) Ke Wang et al.   HEALTH & PLACE

The haptic pleasures of ground-feel: The role of textured terrain in motivating regular exercise

(2017) Katrina M. Brown   HEALTH & PLACE

The soothing function of touch: affective touch reduces feelings of social exclusion

(2017) Mariana von Mohr et al.   Scientific Reports

Beyond knowing nature: Contact, emotion, compassion, meaning, and beauty are pathways to nature connection

(2017) Ryan Lumber et al.   PLoS One

Exploring the relationship between nature sounds, connectedness to nature, mood and willingness to buy sustainable food: A retail field experiment

(2016) Sara Spendrup et al.   APPETITE

30 Days Wild: Development and Evaluation of a Large-Scale Nature Engagement Campaign to Improve Well-Being

(2016) Miles Richardson et al.   PLoS One

Barefoot vs common footwear: A systematic review of the kinematic, kinetic and muscle activity differences during walking

(2015) Simon Franklin et al.   GAIT & POSTURE

Seeking everyday wellbeing: The coast as a therapeutic landscape

(2015) Sarah L. Bell et al.   SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE

Effects of barefoot and barefoot inspired footwear on knee and ankle loading during running

(2014) Jonathan Sinclair   CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS

Barefoot Running

(2013) Allison R. Altman et al.   Current Sports Medicine Reports

Happiness is greater in natural environments

(2013) George MacKerron et al.   GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS

Reprint of: “I'm always entirely happy when I'm here!” Urban blue enhancing human health and well-being in Cologne and Düsseldorf, Germany

(2013) Sebastian Völker et al.   SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE

Psychological and physiological effect in humans of touching plant foliage - using the semantic differential method and cerebral activity as indicators

(2013) Kazuko Koga et al.   Journal of Physiological Anthropology

The Impact of Natural Odors on Affective States in Humans

(2008) S. T. Weber et al.   CHEMICAL SENSES

Determinants of restorative experiences in everyday favorite places

(2007) Kalevi M. Korpela et al.   HEALTH & PLACE