Connection and Well-Being Survey

Thank you for your interest in our Connection and Well-Being Survey. We are interested in learning more about how people connect with themselves, with others, and with nature to help us develop content and resources that may be useful to you as you explore your surroundings and manage your well-being and relationships.

The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

How connected do you feel to nature/outdoors?*

How connected do you feel to nature/outdoors?

Very connected
Somewhat connected
Not really connected
Not connected at all

How connected do you feel to spirituality, mindfulness, or purpose?*

How connected do you feel to spirituality, mindfulness, or purpose?

Very connected
Somewhat connected
Not really connected
Not connected at all

How connected do you feel to people/others?*

How connected do you feel to people/others?

Very connected
Somewhat connected
Not really connected
Not connected at all

How connected do you feel to yourself?*

How connected do you feel to yourself?

Very connected
Somewhat connected
Not really connected
Not connected at all

How often do you feel like life offers opportunities for wonder, inspiration, or awe?*

Connection to nature/outdoors

When you think of “spending time outdoors for your mental health,” what kinds of activities immediately come to mind?*

Choose your top 3.

Taking a walk
Visiting a neighborhood outdoor space (example: park, beach, trail)
Just being outside (example: sunbathing, gardening, sitting outside)
Being in nature away from your neighborhood (example: forest, field, mountains, desert)
Hiking
Camping
Sports (example: basketball, tennis, football, soccer, handball)
Outdoor exercising (example: biking, running, swimming)
Other outdoor recreational activities (example: fishing, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, skiing, horseback riding, hunting)

Which of the following ways do you regularly spend time outdoors?*

Select all that apply.

Do you wish you had more time to do outdoor activities?*

Yes
No

Which of the following do you wish you had more time to do?*

Choose your top 3.

Taking a walk
Visiting a neighborhood outdoor space (example: park, beach, trail)
Just being outside (example: sunbathing, gardening, sitting outside)
Being in nature away from your neighborhood (example: forest, field, mountains, desert)
Hiking
Camping
Sports (example: basketball, tennis, football, soccer, handball)
Outdoor exercising (example: biking, running, swimming)
Other outdoor recreational activities (example: fishing, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, skiing, horseback riding, hunting)

Which of the following outdoor activities do you not have access to?*

Which of the following outdoor activities do you not have access to?

Select all that apply.

What are some of the barriers that keep you from “spending time outdoors"?*

Choose your top 3.

Can you think of a time(s) where being outdoors helped your mental health? What was that like?

Connection to spirituality, mindfulness, or purpose

When you think of how “spirituality helps your mental health,” what kinds of activities come to mind?*

Choose your top 3.

Practicing religion
Connecting with nature
Self-practice (example: meditation, rest, and mindfulness)
Activism and volunteering
Mysticism (example: tarot, palm reading, spiritual guide, past life readings)
Being a part of a community that includes rituals (example: 12-step programs, AA, NA, retreats)
Connecting to your “roots” (example: cultural, family history, etc)
Learning/thinking about “big mysterious topics” (example: philosophy, metaphysics, aliens, death/afterlife)

Which of the following ways do you regularly practice spirituality?*

Select all that apply.

Practicing religion
Connecting with nature
Self-practice (example: meditation, rest, and mindfulness)
Activism and volunteering
Mysticism (example: tarot, palm reading, spiritual guide, past life readings)
Being a part of a community that includes rituals (example: 12-step programs, AA, NA, retreats)
Connecting to your “roots” (example: cultural, family history, etc)
Learning/thinking about “big mysterious topics” (example: philosophy, metaphysics, aliens, death/afterlife)
I do not have a spiritual practice

Do you wish you had more time to engage in spiritual activities?*

Yes
No

Which of the following do you wish you had more time to do?*

Choose your top 3.

Practicing religion
Connecting with nature
Self-practice (example: meditation, rest, and mindfulness)
Activism and volunteering
Mysticism (example: tarot, palm reading, spiritual guide, past life readings)
Being a part of a community that includes rituals (example: 12-step programs, AA, NA, retreats)
Connecting to your “roots” (example: cultural, family history, etc)
Learning/thinking about “big mysterious topics” (example: philosophy, metaphysics, aliens, death/afterlife)

Which of the following spiritual activities do you not have access to?*

Which of the following spiritual activities do you not have access to?

Select all that apply.

Practicing religion
Connecting with nature
Self-practice (example: meditation, rest, and mindfulness)
Activism and volunteering
Mysticism (example: tarot, palm reading, spiritual guide, past life readings)
Being a part of a community that includes rituals (example: 12-step programs, AA, NA, retreats)
Connecting to your “roots” (example: cultural, family history, etc)
Learning/thinking about “big mysterious topics” (example: philosophy, metaphysics, aliens, death/afterlife)
I have access to ALL of the activities above

What are some of the barriers that keep you from engaging in spiritual activities to help your mental health?*

Choose your top 3.

Cost (example: travel, tithing, membership)
Limited experience/knowledge of the activity
Fear or bad past experiences
I don’t know what I’m interested in
Not having anyone to do or share it with
Limited access (example: not having a place to do the activity)
Time constraints/obligations
Medical reasons (example: mental health, disabilities, etc.)
I don’t believe in these practices

Can you think of a time(s) where spirituality helped your mental health? What was that like?

Connection to people/others

When you think of “spending time with others for your mental health,” what kinds of activities come to mind?*

Choose your top 3.

Which of the following ways do you regularly “spend time with others”?*

Select all that apply.

Do you wish you had more time to spend with others?*

Yes
No

Which of the following do you wish you had more time to do?*

Choose your top 3.

Which of the following activities do you not have access to do?*

Which of the following activities do you not have access to do?

Select all that apply.

What are some of the barriers that keep you from “spending time with others to help your mental health?*

Choose your top 3.

Cost (example: the cost of supplies, travel, membership)
Limited experience/knowledge of the activity
Fear or bad past experiences
I don’t know what I’m interested in or good at
Not having anyone to spend time with
Limited access (example: not having a safe place to do the activity, feeling unwelcome, no clubs available)
Time constraints/obligations
Medical reasons (example: mental health, disabilities, allergies, etc.)

Can you think of a time(s) where being with others helped your mental health? What was that like?

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Connection to spirituality, mindfulness, or purpose

Connection to people/others

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