Nature for Body Image
Nature exposure has been found to be particularly beneficial for body image, as recent studies have identified a positive association between time spent in nature and positive body image. Positive body image, defined as the ability to accept and respect one's body, has been linked to greater life satisfaction and engag
| Condition(s) | Body Image, Eating Behaviors, Self-Compassion, Interoception |
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| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Nature exposure has been found to be particularly beneficial for body image, as recent studies have identified a positive association between time spent in nature and positive body image. Positive body image, defined as the ability to accept and respect one's body, has been linked to greater life satisfaction and engagement in healthy behaviors. Conversely, negative body image is recognized as a public health concern due to its detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. It has been associated with symptoms of Body Image Disorders (BIDs), including Eating Disorders (EDs) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). The Nature for Body Image (NBI) project aimed to examine the impact of a structured nature exposure intervention on improving body image among young women aged 18-35 years. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Females * Age 18-35 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Full-blown body image disorder |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | University of Padova |
| Locations | Padova, Italy, Italy |
| Start date | 2025-05-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT06960668 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06960668 |