Nature-based solution for state park travelers’ self-rated mental health, emotional well-being, and life satisfaction: impact of national culture

ABSTRACT

This study uncovers the complex inter-relations among natural environmental quality as nature-based solutions (NBS), emotional well-being, mental health, and life satisfaction in state park travelers’ behavioral intention formation. This research also explores the moderating influence of national culture. A quantitative approach was made by using the data collected from three distinct cultures (India, the United States, and Korea). The proposed theoretical framework contained a sufficient prediction power for intention. A vital role of study variables in life satisfaction and intention generation was evident. National culture moderates the relationship among constructs in India and Korea but not in the US.

KEYWORDS:

• State parks
• nature-based solution
• travelers
• life satisfaction
• well-being
• national culture
• mental health
• behavioral intention
• revisit intention
• quantitative approach

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