(STUDY FINDS) – Parents pass on their love for nature to their kids genetically, suggests a new study. Genetics help determine how close people feel to the great outdoors and how often they visit green spaces, say scientists.
People’s views on the world are determined by a mixture of genetics and past experiences, commonly referred to as “nature versus nurture.” But how much influence genes have on daily decision making remains a mystery in many cases. Now, scientists have found genetic variations can shape people’s appreciation of nature, especially when they are young.
“This study provides the first evidence for a genetic component to both our predispositions towards nature and our tendency to visit natural spaces,” says study co-author Dr. Chia-chen Chang, from the National University of Singapore, in a statement. “Nature-oriented people may actively seek out nature even if it means travelling from their home, but diverse urban planning is needed to provide access to natural spaces – and the benefits they offer – for all.”
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