Relationship between the birdwatching practice and the human nature connectedness: a cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.55905/revconv.18n.4-206
• Publication Date: 2025-04-15T18:33:15Z
• Authors: Karina Pavão Patr...; Victor Rodrigues ...; Vívian Scalon Peres; Hélio Rubens de C...; Lorena Patrício S...; Eliseth Ribeiro Leão
• Keywords: Social Connectedness; Cross-sectional study

The theory of nature connectedness implies that the human relationship with natural environment affects directly physical, mental, and general well-being people. Although birdwatching enables humans to connect nature, impact this practice on health has been little explored. This research evaluated profile Brazilian birdwatchers their considering sociodemographic characteristics birding practices. An analytical cross-sectional observational study was conducted birders who answered an online questionnaire, which contained data, profile, scale (CNS). A total 444 participated in survey; most them were male, aged between 19 77 years (mean = 41); majority had a university degree practicing activity for more than 5 years. main reasons motivated start feel connected improve mental wellness, collaborate citizen science. CNS score high. higher frequency, CNS, daily activities raised it 9.30 points. Therefore, can lead greater connection way become tool promote wellbeing environmental health.