NATURE-BASED INTERVENTIONS ON MANAGING ACUTE ANXIETY SYMPTOMS AND ENHANCING RESILIENCE AMONG UNIVERSITY OF BENIN STUDENTS.
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This study examined the level of knowledge of student towards the use of nature- based intervention in managing anxiety; assessed the level of awareness among the
University of Benin students on Nature-Based Interventions (NBIs) for managing anxiety
and enhancing resilience; and determined the perceived effectiveness of implementing
Nature-Based Interventions in promoting mental health strategy within the University of
Benin. These were with a view to provide information on the impact of nature-based
intervention on the perceived anxiety management among students of the University of
Benin. The study utilised the descriptive research design. Data for the study were
collected from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were sourced through
the administration of questionnaire. A total number of 360 respondents which were
randomly selected across all faculties from 60,000 UNIBEN students that made up the
study population. Secondary data were sourced from the Internet materials, and journal
articles. The data collected were analysed using statistical packages for social sciences
(SPSS) and Pearson statistical analysis. Findings revealed that students have informal contact with nature-based activities. Also, the study established that students at the University of Benin are moderately
engaging in NBIs to manage anxiety and improve their resilience, with the majority
reporting awareness of NBIs and recognizing their benefits, especially in managing stress
and emotional well-being.The study showed that greater engagement in Nature-Based
Interventions (NBIs) significantly improves students' mental health, particularly in
managing anxiety. Students not only perceive NBIs as effective, but this perception is
strongly linked to their actual participation in nature-based activities. Therefore, integrating NBIs into campus mental health strategies can enhance student well-being
and should be prioritized. The study concluded that formal education and structured integration of NBIs
into mental health strategies are essential to maximize their impact.
University of Benin students on Nature-Based Interventions (NBIs) for managing anxiety
and enhancing resilience; and determined the perceived effectiveness of implementing
Nature-Based Interventions in promoting mental health strategy within the University of
Benin. These were with a view to provide information on the impact of nature-based
intervention on the perceived anxiety management among students of the University of
Benin. The study utilised the descriptive research design. Data for the study were
collected from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were sourced through
the administration of questionnaire. A total number of 360 respondents which were
randomly selected across all faculties from 60,000 UNIBEN students that made up the
study population. Secondary data were sourced from the Internet materials, and journal
articles. The data collected were analysed using statistical packages for social sciences
(SPSS) and Pearson statistical analysis. Findings revealed that students have informal contact with nature-based activities. Also, the study established that students at the University of Benin are moderately
engaging in NBIs to manage anxiety and improve their resilience, with the majority
reporting awareness of NBIs and recognizing their benefits, especially in managing stress
and emotional well-being.The study showed that greater engagement in Nature-Based
Interventions (NBIs) significantly improves students' mental health, particularly in
managing anxiety. Students not only perceive NBIs as effective, but this perception is
strongly linked to their actual participation in nature-based activities. Therefore, integrating NBIs into campus mental health strategies can enhance student well-being
and should be prioritized. The study concluded that formal education and structured integration of NBIs
into mental health strategies are essential to maximize their impact.
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