Mannfred Tan Ian Hian (FASS), Audrey Lim Hui Ping (FASS), Ren Weilin (SOC), Ng Zi Xuan (SOC)
Academic Advisor: Mr. Lim Cheng Puay
Nature Deficit Disorder has been on the rise given Singapore’s fully urbanised population. While visiting nature trails, youths do not have much learning experience and are thus less engaged with nature, which reveals a growing disconnection between youths and nature. Our group intends to bridge this disconnection through our mobile application, Trailmix.
Trailmix, targets a segment of Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve (SBWR). To test the effectiveness of Trailmix, we designed a pre-post-survey to evaluate the 4 components of connectedness to nature: knowledge, interest, importance, and attitude towards nature at SBWR. Participants first did a self- exploration trail and took the pre-test survey afterwards. Participants then went on either a Trailmix guided trail (experimental) or with an actual tour guide (control). Comparisons between the pre-post survey scores revealed that Trailmix was effective at enhancing the nature trail experience, with comparable results to an actual tour guide.