New statistical evidence backs the notion that spending time outdoors is beneficial to RVers’ mental health, according to several studies conducted worldwide.
UnYoked and AllTrails oversaw a survey in which over 400 participants reported nearly 13% improvement in general well-being, in addition to 16% abatement in burnout.
Among North American RVers who answered the survey, over two-thirds concurred that camping positively affects well-being.
RVIA President and CEO Craig Kirby said the results are not surprising to RV enthusiasts and those in the industry.
“RVers have long known the mental and emotional health benefits of spending time in the great outdoors,” he said. “Record numbers of others discovered this during the pandemic, and the popularity of RVing and America’s parks and campgrounds today continues to reaffirm the desire for Americans to enjoy our country’s natural beauty.”
Ecopsychology published a peer-reviewed University of Utah meta-analysis indicating that exposure to nature “resulted in statistically significant short-term improvements on mental health symptoms.”
