Naff Name – Comprehensive Report.
The report is a result of research, commissioned by the CC&C and undertaken by Liverpool John Moores and Sheffield Hallam Universities. Essentially, looking at how camping, a loose term to cover tents, caravans and motorhomes, can have a direct bearing on our mental health. They interviewed over 11,000 people both campers and non campers.
- Campers are more likely to be ‘flourishing’ than noncampers, particularly those who camp frequently.
- The strongest motivator for going camping is for feelings
of happiness. - Campers are happier and less anxious than non campers,
particularly those who camp frequently. - Campers have significantly higher levels of psychological,
emotional, and social well-being than non campers. - Campers feel significantly less stressed than non campers
- Campers have significantly higher levels of nature
connectedness. - Camping provides a pathway for physical activity, with
walking being the number one pastime when on camping
trips. - Camping connects people – to the outdoors, to nature
and to each other.
Key findings of the report
I’m always wary of surveys in our industry, some have the ulterior motive in plain sight with questions like; when you will likely buy another van? Or, When is your insurance is due for renewal? Etc. This survey is pretty much true to its promise in trying finding out if camping is good for your general and mental health.
Which of course it is. Unless you’re one of those campers who choose vast campsites with a bar, they can spend every afternoon and evening in. However, I don’t think any of those guys completed the survey.