Why people seek comfort in nature

    36%

    36% sought comfort in nature because of stress or feeling overwhelmed — the most common answer.

    n = 3,001 Americans · Fielded 2026 · Cherry Data Signals

    Breakdown

    stress or feeling overwhelmed36%
    grief or loss11%
    loneliness10%
    a relationship breakdown8%
    work pressure or burnout8%
    money worries5%
    a health concern5%
    a major decision or life change5%
    0%50%100%

    Methodology

    Sample
    3,001
    Population
    Americans
    Country
    United States
    Fielded
    2026
    Research by
    Cherry Data Signals
    Study
    America's Natural Sanctuaries

    Cite this statistic

    Cherry Data Signals (2026). "Why people seek comfort in nature" Survey of 3,001 Americans, United States. https://cherrysignals.com/statistics/why-people-seek-comfort-in-nature

    Free to reproduce with attribution to Cherry Data Signals and a link to this page.

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