Environmental SciencePsychologySociology

Jennifer E. van Bekkum, Craig W. McDougall, Charlotte Wendelboe-Nelson, Sammy Mason, A. J. Williams, R. Jepson, S. Malden

2026.1.1Wellbeing Space and Society

DOI: 10.1016/j.wss.2026.100359

Abstract

Research highlights • Benefits from nature may be more closely aligned to individuals’ perceptions.• Moving beyond linear models can capture complex, context-dependant understandings.• Our qualitative metasynthesis explored the nature-wellbeing relationship.• Findings highlight multisensory, emotion-laden and relational nature experiences.

Citation format

BEKKUM, Jennifer E. van, et al. Understanding the nature-wellbeing relationship in adults: A qualitative metasynthesis review. Wellbeing Space and Society, 2026, 10: 100359.