Less stress when you go motorhoming!
Camping in the great outdoors makes people happier and improves their well-being and mental health, according to a major new survey. The Outjoyment Report asked nearly 11,000 people what they think about the benefits of all types of camping – whether it’s in a tent, caravan, motorhome or glamping – and it found that campers are happier, less stressed, more connected to nature and more likely to be active outdoors.
The report, commissioned by the Camping and Caravanning Club and carried out by academics, revealed:
• Happiness is the top motivator for going camping for 97% of campers, while 48% of campers reported feeling happy almost every day, compared with 35% of non-campers • Campers are more connected to nature, with 93% going camping to enjoy being in nature
• 93% of campers value the hobby for the benefits it gives to their health and well-being
People who camp more often have optimal mental health, according to the report, with 44% of campers flourishing, compared with 31% of noncampers. It also found that 88% of campers are motivated to go camping to take time out of everyday life and they have higher levels of psychological well-being than non-campers.
The report revealed that 98% of campers take part in outdoor activities, with 91% going walking, 39% cycling and 26% enjoying birdwatching.
Camping and Caravanning Club Director General, Sabina Voysey, said, “Camping in all its different forms puts us on the doorstep of the great outdoors and provides a clear pathway to a healthier and happier lifestyle – one in which people appreciate nature more and are active outdoors.
“Given the many negative events that have been happening in recent times at home and abroad, anything that helps people to feel better about themselves and each other is vitally important.”
The Outjoyment Report also examined subjects such as the importance of children going camping as part of their formal education, with 94% believing children should learn outdoors, while 93% think pupils should camp as part of their formal education.