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Understanding Outdoor Belonging

What is belonging? Where do we belong?

Understanding Outdoor Belonging Research

Across three studies, we asked people to answer questions about their past experiences in and feelings about parks.

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UW-Madison Department of Psychology

Milwaukee, WI
Niedenthal Emotions Lab

Outdoor Belonging

Exploring research on outdoor belonging for underrepresented communities.

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Participate in our outdoor belonging research project today.

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Discover ways to support outdoor belonging initiatives here.

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Niedenthal Emotions Lab

Explore outdoor belonging for underrepresented communities.

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