Across cultures, languages and economic systems, feeling connected to the natural world is consistently linked to living a more hopeful, purposeful and resilient life. nymphoenix/iStock via Getty Images Plus March 25, 2026 A connection to nature fuels well‑being worldwide, according to a study of 38,000 people Stylianos Syropoulos, Arizona State University; Christina Jinhee Capozzoli, Arizona State University, and Lea Barbett, FernUniversität in Hagen Feeling part of something larger than yourself may make it easier to cope with stress and uncertainty.
