Abstract
Nature deficit disorder refers to a wide range of behavorial problems, including anxiety, distraction, depression, resulting from spending little or no time outside in natural environments. Researchers today acknowledge that our nervous systems are built to resonate with set points derived from the natural world. Studies about the effects of nature on brains come from a convergence of ideas and events: the growing rate of obesity, depression and anxiety (even in affluent communities and despite more medication), and the growing recognition of the role of the environment on genes. Scientists suggests that nature has specific restorative effects on the nervous system, which can become depleted with overuse. High levels of engagement with technology and multitasking place demands on attention to switch amongst tasks, and inhibit irrelevant actions. This conference paper, made following a literature based research methodology, offers a critical analysis of studies supporting the notion of nature deficit disorder and the benefits of nature in a digital context. It reflects on the effects of technology on our well-being and how nature can help us establish a healthy relationship with digital technology.
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