Journal article
Common Grounds: Plant Parenting and the Well-Being of LGBTQ+ Individuals
Journal of creativity in mental health, Vol.20(2), pp.298-313
04/03/2025
DOI: 10.1080/15401383.2024.2376254
Abstract
LGBTQ+ people experience mental health concerns while also exhibiting resilience. One potential means of promoting well-being is mindful interaction with nature or plants. However, most research in this area focuses on heterosexual, cisgender individuals. In the present study, the researchers used a phenomenological approach to explore the experiences of 25 LGBTQ+ people who identify as plant parents or gardeners. Findings indicated meaningful benefits, including ways in which plants fostered connections and relationships, promoted well-being, and encouraged participants to be mindful and grounded. Implications for clinical practice, limitations, and directions for future research are discussed.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Common Grounds: Plant Parenting and the Well-Being of LGBTQ+ Individuals
- Creators
- Marcella A. Beaumont - Oklahoma State UniversityJulie M. Koch - University of IowaRachel M. Schmitz - Oklahoma State University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of creativity in mental health, Vol.20(2), pp.298-313
- DOI
- 10.1080/15401383.2024.2376254
- ISSN
- 1540-1383
- eISSN
- 1540-1391
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 07/05/2024
- Date published
- 04/03/2025
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
- Record Identifier
- 9984656657902771
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