A combination of genetic heredity and environment determine how a person perceives nature. This is the finding of a new study by researchers from the University of Gothenburg and SLU. Credit: Valmir Abreu Braz Junior
Humans have a positive view of nature. But is this due to an approach we have learned while growing up, or is it something we are born with? The answer is"both," according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Our love of nature is highly individual and should influence how we plan our cities, say the researchers.
It is well known that nature has a positive effect on people. In cities in particular, studies have shown that trees and other greenery contribute to people's well-being. However, experts do not agree on the reasons behind this phenomenon, known as biophilia. Some believe that it is natural for humans to feel an automatic positive attachment because human development has occurred in nature. Others argue that there is no evidence for this, and that influences during our childhood determine how we view nature.
In a new article, the researchers conclude that both heredity and environment influence an individual's attitude to nature, but that a wide range of factors also influence how love of nature is expressed. The paper,"Biophilia revisited: Nature vs.
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