Jul 18, 2018 · Based on two studies in three different populations (at-risk youths, college students, and veterans), the authors conclude that the positive impact of nature on well-being is mediated by the...

Feb 1, 2023 · The present research focused on awe of nature and nature connectedness to examine whether and how different subtypes of awe can improve well-being. The results showed that positive awe improves well-being mainly by increasing nature connectedness.

Mar 20, 2025 · Discover how experiencing awe in nature influences the mind and body, shaping emotions, cognition, and well-being through unique psychological mechanisms. Spending time in nature evokes a deep sense of wonder, often referred to as awe.

Feb 28, 2025 · Awe is the feeling we get in the presence of something vast that challenges our understanding of the world, like looking up at millions of stars in the night sky or marveling at the birth of a child. When people feel awe, they may use other words to describe the experience, such as wonder, amazement, surprise, or transcendence.

Jun 7, 2024 · Psychological research has explored awe’s intricate nature and far-reaching consequences. Awe profoundly influences the sense of self (which has considerable psychosocial implications), but...

3 days ago · Awe is often experienced as a spiritual emotion. We aim to clarify how and when awe contributes to benevolence, a prosocial orientation. Across five studies (N = 1,024), we investigated how awe enhances connecting to others, in part, via nature connectedness. Results revealed a positive indirect effect of awe on benevolence (Study 1) through nature connectedness (Study 2–4), which ...

Jan 1, 2025 · The evidence that extraordinary nature promotes greater recovery, especially when individuals experience a heightened sense of awe, can guide the design of more effective nature-based therapeutic interventions aimed at reducing stress, anxiety, and cognitive fatigue.

Apr 16, 2025 · Experiencing More Everyday Awe. In Keltner's book, he highlights eight areas that people all over the world tend to experience awe: moral beauty, collective effervescence, nature, music, visual ...

Apr 16, 2025 · Awe arises when we are in the presence of something vast that we cannot immediately understand. While it often stems from positive experiences with nature, art, or spirituality , awe can also ...

Psychological research has explored awe’s intricate nature and far-reaching consequences. Awe profoundly influences the sense of self (which has considerable psychosocial implications), but there are complexities across the literature regarding how awe impacts the self.