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This integrated research project examines the intersections of environmental stewardship, spirituality, and health through a scoping review and two empirical studies. The scoping review synthesized literature on mental health, psychological characteristics, spirituality, and environmental engagement, with a focus on Christian populations. Findings identified that creation care practices foster well-being, promote sustainable behaviors, and strengthen social cohesion and moral responsibility toward environmental and social justice. Building on these insights, two qualitative descriptive studies explored the experiences of individuals participating in church-based creation care initiatives. The first study focused on food justice and sustainability education through environmental stewardship, while the second emphasized neighboring, justice, and discipleship grounded in creation care. Thematic analysis revealed that participants reported enhanced mental and physical health, strengthened spiritual and social connections, and a deepened sense of purpose and civic responsibility. Collectively, these findings contribute new empirical data to an under-researched area and highlight the potential for faith-based environmental stewardship to advance human and planetary health.
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Nursing