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Effect of Life-Oriented Forest Healing Program in Urban Forest on Body Composition, Psychological State and Quality of Life of Adults over 40 Years of Age

도시숲을 활용한 생활밀착형 산림치유 프로그램이 40대 이상 성인의 신체조성, 심리상태 및 삶의 질에 미치는 효과

  • Received : 2022.01.08
  • Accepted : 2022.02.23
  • Published : 2022.02.28
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to verify physical and psychological effects of life-oriented forest healing program (LOFH) using urban forests in adults over 40 years of age. Methods: A non-equivalent control group pre-posttest design was used. There were 50 participants in the experimental group and 52 in the control group (a total of 102 individuals). The LOFH was conducted twice a week (3 hours per week) for a total of four weeks. Body composition, psychological states (such as depression and anxiety), and quality of life (QOL) were measured before and after the program. Results: Depression was significantly reduced in the group to which the forest healing program was applied. There was no significant difference in body composition (body mass index, body fat percentage, muscle mass, lean mass), other psychological states (anxiety, mood), or QOL. Conclusion: The LOFH was useful for improving depression in adults over 40 years of age. It is necessary to develop other LOFHs to improve body composition and quality of life.

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본 연구의 산림치유프로그램은 한국산림복지진흥원 녹색자금 숲체험·교육사업 지원사업으로 진행하였음.

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