Database research record2021·United Kingdom
Which elements of socially prescribed activities most improve wellbeing
Karen McKenzie, Ryan Diston, Kara Murray
Northumbria Research Link (Northumbria University)
Urban Farm DB summary
A study evaluated a multifaceted activity, a visit to an inner-city farm, to measure which elements were the best predictors of psychological wellbeing. It found that, regardless of the specific activities engaged in, visiting the farm, on average, increased positive mood and reduced negative mood. The main contributing factor to this improvement was social interaction.