WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / October 30, 2024 / Years of research reveals that RVing offers many physical and mental health benefits for living an active outdoor lifestyle, reveals two new studies. The report shows how those benefits extend to children as well.
“Recent research shows that new RVers are younger and more diverse than ever before, and are turning to RVing as a way to connect with nature and relieve stress,” said Craig Kirby, president and CEO of the RV Industry Association. I found out that they were choosing.” “These new studies show that the physical and mental health benefits of outdoor recreation extend to children.”
According to the KOA 2024 Camp & Outdoor Hospitality Report on Outdoors and Wellness, campers with children say spending time outdoors improves their children’s mental health, relationships, and physical health. . These findings support those found in a previous study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, which found that exposure to the outdoor natural environment during childhood can lead to physical, mental, and It has been shown to be important for cognitive development throughout the lifespan.
The IKEA Play Report 2024, a global survey of 7,000 parents and children, found that “children are being less physically active and spending more time indoors. Most families are of their lives are spent indoors, much of it in front of screens.” ” The report goes on to say, “The world is facing unprecedented health, social and ecological challenges, as well as intense global competition. It has serious consequences,” he said.
In fact, a study in the International Journal found that children’s increasingly indoor and sedentary lifestyles are associated with “undesirable behaviors, lower self-esteem, poor concentration, poor psychological well-being, and poor quality of life.” , and a decline in physical health. The group claims that adults’ mental health has significantly deteriorated as a result.
It goes on to say that nature’s health benefits are due to “reduced air pollution, increased physical activity such as walking and cycling, and improved mental recovery by reducing anxiety and stress.”
“This data comes as no surprise to RV owners who grew up camping in their parents’ or grandparents’ RVs,” Kirby added. “Not only do they value the countless benefits their children receive from spending time outdoors, but they also experience the deepening family bonding that goes on an RV trip together.”
The latter fact was revealed in the KOA survey by 93% of respondents who agreed that camping strengthens family relationships. According to an IKEA study, parents’ top priority for emotional play is “having fun together as a family.”
“IKEA’s findings also show that ‘creating memories together’ is a top priority for parents, which is driving second- and third-generation RV buyers. “There’s no doubt about it,” Kirby said.
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