Naturalistic Observation Study: Time in Nature and Emotional Dysregulation

This project is a Naturalistic Observation Study that looks at the relationship between the amount of time spent in natural environments and emotional dysregulation. Based on past research, exposure to natural settings has several beneficial effects on emotion regulation. The purpose of the study is to observe participants in real life settings and view emotional responses as they occur in real time, allowing for researchers to observe various patterns on emotional states. We expect that participants who spend time in natural settings would display less emotional dysregulation behaviors compared to those who spend time in indoor settings. Findings from this study could contribute to a more comprehensive review of how the environment could influence emotional well-being and the results could be used in several community initiatives.