Rowan

Research grOup for Wellbeing And Nature (ROWAN)

A collaborative research group investigating the link between nature and mental health and wellbeing

Guided nature meditation improves mental wellbeing, self-compassion, mindfulness and depressive rumination
The effect of virtual nature exposure on mental wellbeing
In partnership with the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, (RAMM), Exeter City Council and the University of Exeter, Soundtracks, a Creative Arc project was developed with Emma Walton, Composer, Musician and Local Sound Artist
The effect of Nature-based meditation on wellbeing in young people
Nature-based Interventions and depression paper now published

We are a collective of researchers, clinicians, students and members of the public with a shared interest in nature and wellbeing.

— John Muir

Nature & Wellbeing Research Themes

Intervention

Novel, nature-based interventions. Treatment or prevention, promoting resilience and wellbeing.
Experimental psychology

Understanding the mechanisms and developing theory.
Psychometric

Developing well-validated instruments to measure our relationship with nature.
Qualitative

Understanding the phenomenology of Being in nature and the meaning it has for our sense of wellbeing.
Survey

Questionnaire research on nature and wellbeing.
Longitudinal

Understanding change over time (both big and small) is an important part of our reserch programme.