A qualitative study on Greek immigrants' perceptions of Friluftsliv and the factors affecting their participation in it

Abstract

Immigration and outdoor engagement have received a lot of attention in recent years. Participation in the outdoors, especially in Norway, is essential for all people. It improves their physical, mental, and to a greater extent, the health of the broader population- the public health. With this small-scale analysis, I tried to ascertain the factors affecting the participation of the Greek population outdoors in Norway. The findings showed that there are no clear associations among gender, socialization in Norway, and engagement in nature. While the family background, their childhood experiences with nature, and the type of their hometown- urban and non-urban, the weather, and the accessibility to the natural areas - appeared to influence participants' relationships with nature.