None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Behavioral : Participants will engage in a two-day, one-night forest therapy program. There are two types of programs: the existing program and a new program, which is scheduled to be completed by the
Sponsors
Korea University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The participants of this study do not include individuals who meet the diagnostic criteria for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, the study targets individuals who have experienced disasters, such as natural disasters. The specific criteria are as follows: Disaster-Affected Residents or Disaster Response Personnel: Disaster-Affected Residents: This group includes individuals who have lived in or are currently residing in areas designated as special disaster zones due to damage from wildfires, typhoons, heavy rain, or other natural disasters. Disaster Response Personnel: This group includes individuals who have participated in disaster response efforts, such as firefighters, police officers, military personnel, and other support staff affiliated with a fire department or involved in responding to disasters like wildfires or floods. All participants must have experienced the relevant disaster within the past five years. No additional screening procedures will be conducted. Young Adults Experiencing Social Isolation: This group includes young adults who have reduced social activity and are experiencing a decrease in social engagement, leading to feelings of social isolation. Social isolation will be screened using a loneliness scale, with a score of 6 or higher (indicating an above-average level of loneliness) as the criterion, or by recruiting young adults from the community who report experiencing subjective feelings of isolation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria for this study are as follows: Individuals with physical disabilities that impede participation in forest therapy activities (e.g., those requiring the use of a wheelchair). Individuals with cognitive impairments or neurological abnormalities that prevent them from completing questionnaires. Individuals experiencing severe suicidal ideation or mental health conditions at the level of PTSD. For this group, hospitalization or psychiatric consultation is recommended instead of participation in this study, and they have therefore been designated as exclusion criteria.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Screening tool for Depressive disorders;Mental Health Screening tool for Anxiety disorders | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Core life activities scale;A short form of the UCLA Loneliness scale;Emotion Regulation Questionnaire;Five-factor Mindfulness Questionnaire;Stress response scale short form | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactYeji Yang
Korea University
Outcome results
None listed