The increasing use of technological devices has contributed to rising psychological stress among young people. Effectively managing this stress is essential for improving mental health and reducing its impact. This study examines the psychophysiological benefits of participating in a 15-min nature-based filming activity among modern Chinese adults. Participants were instructed to create a nature-themed film using a camera, and their experiences were compared to a control activity involving city-themed filmmaking for the same duration. Various measures, including blood pressure, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S), electroencephalography (EEG), and the semantic differential method (SDM), were used to assess the effects of both activities.The results showed significant reductions in both diastolic and systolic blood pressure, along with notable changes in brain activity, during the nature-based filming. Psychological responses indicated that participants felt “moderately relaxed,” “moderately comfortable,” and “moderately natural,” with lower anxiety levels after the nature-based filming compared to the control group. These findings suggest that engaging in outdoor, nature-based filming can effectively reduce psychophysiological stress in Chinese adults.  

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