Survey shows people spend more time outdoors and gardening during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, observing nature has become more enjoyable for them than before.. Also, scientists noticed that women turn to nature more often than men..

A team of researchers from the University of Vermont in the USA decided to find out how people's attitudes towards nature changed during the quarantine. Their study involved 3200 people..

All respondents, regardless of gender, age, income and place of residence, said that they began to turn to nature more often after the start of the pandemic. Most of the respondents began to observe and photograph wildlife. Many became interested in gardening and sports, began to walk more outdoors in the air (of course, in a mask) or to relax in nature alone. At the same time, respondents began to go out less often, and the number of people who went fishing, rode bicycles and boats almost did not change..

Scientists also asked why the study participants began to value nature more: 59% of respondents said that they value a sense of emotional stability and well-being when they are in nature. At the same time, 29% of the respondents noted that the beauty of nature and the opportunity to play sports are important for them; 23% feel connected to nature, and 22% begin to consider themselves more spiritual in the fresh air.

It turned out that not all respondents treated nature in the same way. Thus, women began to spend more time outdoors than men.. But the latter more often reported that they became more active. In addition, those who lost their jobs during the pandemic were more likely to report that they became addicted to gardening, walked more and relaxed, observing the wildlife..

Source: Naked science.