This study aimed to develop a new instrument to assess the perceived benefits of interacting with nature: the 11-item Perceived Benefits of Nature Questionnaire (PBNQ). The questionnaire was developed based on literature review and content analysis, and its reliability was explored with exploratory and partial confirmatory factor analyses in a test-retest study. PBNQ proved to be a reliable inventory with two factorial structure and McDonald's omega coefficient of 0.90. By operationalizing a construct representing the perceived benefits of nature exposure, we might not only extend our understanding of the underlying individual differences which make us who we are but, if this belief in the benefits of nature is a significant predictor of the extent to which a person actually benefits from nature, by promoting it in people we can improve their well-being and overall health outcomes resulting from nature exposure. Key Words: Perceived benefits—Questionnaire development—Nature.
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