Daisend t1_irrkwjt wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:40 PM

Reply to comment by alabasterwilliams in Positive childhood experiences of blue spaces and adult well-being. Individuals who recalled more childhood blue space experiences tended to place greater intrinsic value on natural settings, visiting them as adults – which increases better mental wellbeing by Wagamaga

I was so confused by “blue spaces” I didn’t think it was controversial to say ocean. I was picturing maybe like giant blue rooms.

I did grow up by the beach and also a small forest by my house. I adore going out on hikes. I just assume people who grow up near nature like to be near it as adults as well

ttimo123456 t1_irrmnp7 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:53 PM

Guess they’re trying to be inclusive to big lakes too

redglasscoffee t1_irrothh wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:08 PM

Ponds and rivers would like a word.

Glum_Ad_4288 t1_irrps6n wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:14 PM

The word they would like is “water.”

[deleted] t1_irromb8 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:06 PM

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beeboopPumpkin t1_irrog5j wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:05 PM

I was also picturing a blue room.

GaimanitePkat t1_irsf7fb wrote on October 10, 2022 at 6:04 PM

I mean, if they mean that ANY space with water is beneficial, I understand the need for shorthand. Ocean, pond, lake, river, stream, bay.