Research on the Impact of Horticultural Therapy on the Happiness of Freshmen under the Background of Five- Education Co-advancement —Taking Freshmen of a University in Yunnan as Samples

January 1, 2026Psychology of ChinaOpen Access

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This research aims to examine how horticultural therapy, focusing on natural connection and life meaning, affects the happiness of university freshmen.
Conducted a survey with 1050 freshmen at Dali University using well-being scales; analyzed the relationship between natural connection, life meaning, and happiness.
Performed a quasi-experimental design with 40 low-happiness students, randomized into intervention and control groups, receiving 6 sessions of horticultural therapy.
Natural connection and life meaning are significantly positively correlated with happiness.
Natural connection significantly predicts happiness positively (effect size not stated).
Horticultural therapy significantly reduces depressive emotions in students with lasting effects.

Shows horticultural therapy improves happiness in freshmen, suggesting new approaches for mental health support.

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Ruoting Yang (2026) studied this question.

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