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

Physical Activity Researcher

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.

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).

You can find more information about the "Fri på Vandet" project on ResearchGate.

And remember to follow Niels on Twitter @niels_NTNU!