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Residential green space in childhood is associated with lower risk of psychiatric disorders from adolescence into adulthood
Green space in childhood is associated with lower risk of psychiatric disorders later in life
Engemann, K., Pedersen, C.B., Arge, L., Tsirogiannis, C., Mortensen, P.B., Svenning, J-C., (2019). Residential green space in childhood is associated with lower risk of psychiatric disorders from adolescence into adulthood. PNASAssociation between the activity space exposure to parks in childhood and adolescence and cognitive aging in later life
Exposure to green space in environments frequented during daily activities during adolescence may play an important role in optimal cognitive aging
Cherrie, M.P.C., Shortt, N.K., Ward Thompson, C., Deary, I.J., Pearce, J.R., (2019). Association between the activity space exposure to parks in childhood and adolescence and cognitive aging in later life. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthPhysical activity and social behaviors of urban children in green playgrounds
Schoolyard greening increased students’ daily activity levels and positive social interactions in sex- and age-specific ways
Raney, M.A., Hendry, C.F., Yee, S.A., (2018). Physical activity and social behaviors of urban children in green playgrounds. American Journal of Preventive MedicineAre California elementary test scores more strongly associated with urban trees than poverty?
Poverty and minority status are linked with lower academic test scores; urban trees and shrubs with higher scores
Tallis, H., Bratman, G.N., Samhour,i J.F., Fargione, J., (2018). Are California elementary test scores more strongly associated with urban trees than poverty?. Frontiers in Psychology, 9Myopia: Is the nature-nurture debate finally over?
Increased time outdoors may help protect children from developing myopia
Morgan, I.C., Rose, K.A., (2019). Myopia: Is the nature-nurture debate finally over?. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 102(1),Less immune activation following social stress in rural vs. urban participants raised with regular or no animal contact, respectively
Growing up in an urban environment in the absence of animals can increase vulnerability to compromised immune functioning
Böbel, T.S., Hackl, S.B., Langgartner, D., Jarczok, M.N., Rohleder, N., Rook, G.A., Lowry, C.A., Gündel, H., Waller, C., Reber, S.O., (2018). Less immune activation following social stress in rural vs. urban participants raised with regular or no animal contact, respectively. PNAS, 115(20),Renovations of neighbourhood parks; Long-term outcomes on physical activity
Park renovation can substantially increase park use and levels of physical activity both in the short-term and over multiple years
Cohen, D.A., Han, B., Isacoff, J., Shulaker, B., Williamson, S., (2019). Renovations of neighbourhood parks; Long-term outcomes on physical activity. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 73,The Environmental Commons in Urban Communities: The potential of place-based education
Place-based stewardship education in urban communities promotes knowledge, skills, and motivation needed for sustaining common-pool resources
Flanagan, C., Gallay, E., Pykett, A., Smallwood, M., (2019). The Environmental Commons in Urban Communities: The potential of place-based education. Frontiers in Psychology, 10Impact of green space exposure on children's and adolescents' mental health: A systematic review
Associations between green space exposure and the mental health of children and adolescents warrant the attention of policy makers, urban planners and mental health professionals
Vanaken, G-J., Danckaerts, M., (2018). Impact of green space exposure on children's and adolescents' mental health: A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(12)Connection to the land as a youth-identified social determinant of Indigenous Peoples' health
First Nation youth identify connection to the land as an essential determinant of Indigenous Peoples’ health
Lines, L-E., Yellowknives Dene First Nation Wellness Division, Jardine, C.G., (2019). Connection to the land as a youth-identified social determinant of Indigenous Peoples' health. BMC Public Health, 19Sparking interest: A design framework for mobile technologies to promote children's interest in nature
An interest-centered design framework can be used in the development of mobile technologies that support children’s interest in nature
Kawas, S., Chase, S.K., Yip, J., Lawler, J.J., Davis, K., (2019). Sparking interest: A design framework for mobile technologies to promote children's interest in nature. International Journal of Child-Computer InteractionA review of epidemiologic studies on greenness and health: Updated literature through 2017
Review of recent literature adds support to the understanding that nature exposure positively affects human health
Fong, K.C., Hart, J.E., James, P., (2018). A review of epidemiologic studies on greenness and health: Updated literature through 2017. Current Environmental Health Reports, 5,'Mud in my ears and jam in my beard': Challenging gendered ways of being in nature kindergarten practitioners
Natural surroundings may promote teacher behaviors that are less binary than traditional male/female roles
Nugent, C., MacQuarrie, S., Beames, S., (2019). 'Mud in my ears and jam in my beard': Challenging gendered ways of being in nature kindergarten practitioners. International Journal of Early Years Education, 27(2),Association of Education Outside the Classroom and pupils' psychosocial well-being: Results from a school year implementation
Outdoor learning may be more beneficial when concentrated in fewer, longer sessions rather than shorter sessions
Bølling, M., Niclasen, J., Bentsen P., Nielsen, G., (2019). Association of Education Outside the Classroom and pupils' psychosocial well-being: Results from a school year implementation. Journal of School Health, 89,Urban nature experiences reduce stress in the context of daily life based on salivary biomarkers
Even a short nature experience can reduce stress for urban residents
Hunter, M.R., Gillespie, B.W., Chen, SY-P., (2019). Urban nature experiences reduce stress in the context of daily life based on salivary biomarkers. Frontiers in Psychology, 10Motor competence and physical fitness among children attending nature preschools and traditional preschools
Natural environments may offer different affordances for physically active play than traditional playgrounds
Lysklett, O.B., Berg, A., Moe, B., (2019). Motor competence and physical fitness among children attending nature preschools and traditional preschools. International Journal of PlayResidential greenspace association with childhood behavioral outcomes
The association of residential greenness with behavioral outcomes depends on age and distance of green space from homes
Madzia, J., Ryan, P., Yolton, K., Percy, Z., Newman, N., LeMasters, G., Brokamp, C., (2019). Residential greenspace association with childhood behavioral outcomes. The Journal of Pediatrics, 207,Experiences in nature and environmental attitudes and behaviors: Setting the ground for future research
Mixed research findings and complex issues necessitate more nuanced investigations into the link between experiences in nature and pro-environmentalism
Rosa, C.D., Collado, S., (2019). Experiences in nature and environmental attitudes and behaviors: Setting the ground for future research. Frontiers in Psychology, 10Fluid or fixed? Processes that facilitate or constrain a sense of inclusion in participatory schoolyard and park design
Authentic participation of children in playspace design offers challenges and opportunities
Kreutz, A., Derr, V., Chawla, L., (2018). Fluid or fixed? Processes that facilitate or constrain a sense of inclusion in participatory schoolyard and park design. Landscape Journal, 37(1),A coordinated research agenda for nature-based learning
A diverse team of stakeholders presents a framework for research to advance the understanding and implementation of nature-based learning
Jordan, C., Chawla, L., (2019). A coordinated research agenda for nature-based learning. Frontiers in Psychology, 10Reimagining miyo-wicehtowin: Human-nature relations, land-making, and wellness among indigenous youth in a Canadian urban context
Wellness and cultural identity can be strengthened for urban Indigenous youth by providing improved access to green spaces in the cities where they live
Hatala, A., Morton, D., Njeze, C., Bird-Naytowhow, K., Pearl, T., (2019). Reimagining miyo-wicehtowin: Human-nature relations, land-making, and wellness among indigenous youth in a Canadian urban context. Social Science & Medicine, 230,Children's environmental moral judgments: Variations according to type of victim and exposure to nature
Children’s interactions with nature may promote such essential elements of moral development as empathy, perspective taking, and reciprocity.
Collado, S., Sorrel, M.A., (2019). Children's environmental moral judgments: Variations according to type of victim and exposure to nature. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 62,Outcome expectancy: A key factor to understanding childhood exposure to nature and children's pro-environmental behavior
Outcome expectancy is key to understanding the link between childhood exposure to nature and children's pro-environmental behavior
Collado, S., Evans, G.W., (2019). Outcome expectancy: A key factor to understanding childhood exposure to nature and children's pro-environmental behavior. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 61,Nature relatedness and environmental concern of young people in Ecuador and Germany
Elements of the human-nature relationship differ across cultures
Dornhoff, M., Sothmann, J-N., Fiebelkorn, F., Menzel, S., (2019). Nature relatedness and environmental concern of young people in Ecuador and Germany. Frontiers in PsychologyThe outdoor environment and children's health: A multilevel approach
Nature, open areas, and pathways in outdoor environments are positively linked to children’s health
Sando, O.J., (2019). The outdoor environment and children's health: A multilevel approach. International Journal of Play, 8(1),Clinic and park partnerships for childhood resilience: A prospective study of park prescriptions
Park prescriptions may be effective in addressing pediatric stress and resilience
Razani, N., Niknam, K., Wells, N.M., Thompson, D., Hills, N.K., Kennedy, G., Gilgoff, R., Rutherford, G.W., (2019). Clinic and park partnerships for childhood resilience: A prospective study of park prescriptions. Health & Place, 57,Strengthening animal-human relationships as a doorway to Indigenous holistic wellness
Animal-human relationship stories attest to the important role animals play in the holistic health of Indigenous peoples
McGinnis, A., Kincaid, A.T., Barrett, M.J., Ham, C., Community Elders Research Advisory Group, (2019). Strengthening animal-human relationships as a doorway to Indigenous holistic wellness. Ecopsychology, 11(3),Families at leisure outdoors: Well-being through adventure
Shared outdoor adventures can help create, maintain, and enhance family well-being.
Pomfret, G., Varley, P., (2019). Families at leisure outdoors: Well-being through adventure. Leisure StudiesA narrative and systematic review of the behavioural, cognitive and emotional effects of passive nature exposure on young people: Evidence for prescribing change
Children can experience the health and well-being benefits of nature through both active nature engagement and passive nature exposure.
Norwood, M.F., Lakhani, A., Fullagar, S., Maujean, A., Downes, M., Byrne, J., Stewart, A., Barber, B., Kendall, E., (2019). A narrative and systematic review of the behavioural, cognitive and emotional effects of passive nature exposure on young people: Evidence for prescribing change. Landscape and Urban Planning, 189,Reducing inequities in early childhood mental health: How might the neighborhood built environment help close the gap? A systematic search and critical review
Improving the quantity and quality of public open space in disadvantaged neighborhoods may help reduce mental health inequities
Alderton, A., Villanueva, K., O’Connor, M., Boulangé, C., Badland, H., (2019). Reducing inequities in early childhood mental health: How might the neighborhood built environment help close the gap? A systematic search and critical review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16Could nature help children rise out of poverty? Green space and future earnings from a cohort in ten U.S. cities
Greenness may help children rise out of poverty.
Browning. M.H.E.M., Rigolon, A., (2019). Could nature help children rise out of poverty? Green space and future earnings from a cohort in ten U.S. cities. Environmental ResearchLow childhood nature exposure is associated with worse mental health in adulthood
Low exposure to natural outdoor environments during childhood is associated with worse mental well-being in adulthood
Preuss, M., Nieuwenhuijsen, M., Marquez, S., Cirach, M., Dadvand, P., Triguero-Mas, M., Gidlow, C., Grazuleviciene, R., Kruize, H., Zijlema, W., (2019). Low childhood nature exposure is associated with worse mental health in adulthood. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16Improving the quality of preschool outdoor environments: Getting children involved
The active participation of children, parents and teachers can make an important contribution to improving the quality of preschool outdoor environments
Muela, A., Larrea, I., Miranda, N., Barandiaran, A., (2019). Improving the quality of preschool outdoor environments: Getting children involved. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 27(3),Designing an outdoor learning environment for and with a primary school community: A case study in Bangladesh
School grounds offering different behavior settings and providing various affordances may enhance children’s experience of learning and play
Khan, M., Bell, S., McGeown, S., Silveirinha de Oliveira, E., (2020). Designing an outdoor learning environment for and with a primary school community: A case study in Bangladesh. Landscape Research, 45(1),Purposeful outdoor learning empowers children to deal with school transitions
Tailored outdoor adventure programs may promote students’ well-being and personal adaptability as they transition from primary to secondary school
Slee, V., Allan, J.F., (2019). Purposeful outdoor learning empowers children to deal with school transitions. Sports, 7(6)Outdoor adventures and adolescents' mental health: Daily screen time as a moderator of changes
Outdoor adventures may compensate for some negative mental health conditions associated with exaggerated screen time in adolescents
Mutz, M., Müller, J., Göring, A., (2019). Outdoor adventures and adolescents' mental health: Daily screen time as a moderator of changes. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 19(1),"Fun, novel, safe, and inclusive": Children's design recommendations for playgrounds for all abilities
Children’s recommendations for making playgrounds accessible and attractive to children with different abilities include the provision of a natural area
Hill, C., Chawla, C., (2019). "Fun, novel, safe, and inclusive": Children's design recommendations for playgrounds for all abilities. Children, Youth and Environments, 29(1),Nature-based recreation associated with connectedness to nature and leisure satisfaction among students in Brazil
Nature-based recreation (NBR) during childhood and connectedness to nature are linked to NBR during adulthood, a predictor of leisure satisfaction
Rosa, C.D., Collado, S., Profice, C.C., Larson, L.R., (2019). Nature-based recreation associated with connectedness to nature and leisure satisfaction among students in Brazil. Leisure StudiesEffects of childhood setting and interaction with nature on academic performance in introductory college-level course in the environmental sciences
Growing up in rural settings and having prior interactions with nature is associated with better academic performance in college environmental science courses
Spero, M.A., Balster, N.J., Bajcz, A.W., (2019). Effects of childhood setting and interaction with nature on academic performance in introductory college-level course in the environmental sciences. Environmental Education Research, 25(3),The relationship between nature connectedness and eudaimonic well-being: A meta-analysis
Connection with nature may have a particularly important role in furthering psychological growth and development
Pritchard, A., Richardson, M., Sheffield, D., McEwan, K., (2020). The relationship between nature connectedness and eudaimonic well-being: A meta-analysis. Journal of Happiness Studies, 23,Mental, physical and social health benefits of immersive nature-experiences for children and adolescents: A systematic review and quality assessment of the evidence
Immersive nature-experiences are linked to positive changes in children's mental, physical, and social health
Mygind, L., Kjeldsted, E., Hartmeyer, R., Mygind, E., Bølling, M., Bents, P., (2019). Mental, physical and social health benefits of immersive nature-experiences for children and adolescents: A systematic review and quality assessment of the evidence. Health & Place, 58The psychological and social benefits of a nature experience for children: A preliminary investigation
Spending time in nature has psychological, social, and pro-environmental benefits for children
Dopko, R.L., Capaldi, C.A., Zelenski, J.M., (2019). The psychological and social benefits of a nature experience for children: A preliminary investigation. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 63,A measure of nature connectedness for children and adults: Validation, performance, and insights
The Nature Connection Index can be used with adults and children to identify changes in nature connectedness for individuals and groups of people
Richardson, M., Hunt, A., Hinds, J., Bragg, R., Fido, D., Petronzi, D., Barbett, L., Clitherow, T., White, M., (2019). A measure of nature connectedness for children and adults: Validation, performance, and insights. Sustainability, 11(12)The role of the physical environment in adolescent mental health
Adolescents’ subjective perceptions of their neighborhoods, rather than objective measures, are linked to their mental health and well-being
Mueller, M.A.E., Flouri, E., Kokosi, T., (2019). The role of the physical environment in adolescent mental health. Health & Place, 58Age and connection to nature: When is engagement critical?
The most crucial time to promote people’s connection to nature may be during the older teenage years
Hughes, J., Rogerson, M., Barton, J., Bragg, R., (2019). Age and connection to nature: When is engagement critical?. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 17(5),Residential neighborhood greenery and children's cognitive development
Children raised in greener neighborhoods exhibit better overall cognitive development, but the association is likely accounted for by socioeconomic factors
Reuben, A., Arseneault, L., Belsky, D.W., Caspi, A., Fisher, H.L., Houts, R.M., Moffitt, T.E., Odgers, C., (2019). Residential neighborhood greenery and children's cognitive development. Social Science & Medicine, 230,Nature-based interventions for improving health and wellbeing: The purpose, the people and the outcomes
Nature–based health interventions take a variety of forms, are designed around a range of health and well-being goals, and target different groups of people
Shanahan, D.F., Astell–Burt, T., Barber, E.A., Brymer, E., Cox, D.T.C., Dean, J., Depledge, M., Fuller, R.A., Hartig, T., Irvine, K.N., Jones, A., Kikillus, H., Lovell, R., Mitchell, R., Niemela, J., (2019). Nature-based interventions for improving health and wellbeing: The purpose, the people and the outcomes. Sports, 7(6)Two-year changes in neighborhood juvenile arrests after implementation of an afterschool park-based mental health promotion program in Miami-Dade County, Florida, 2015-2017
Mental health and youth development program in parks may have the potential to prevent violence among at-risk youths
D’Agostino, E.M., Frazier, S.L., Hansen, E., Patel, H.H., Ahmed, Z., Okeke, D., Nardi, M.I., Messiah, S.E., (2019). Two-year changes in neighborhood juvenile arrests after implementation of an afterschool park-based mental health promotion program in Miami-Dade County, Florida, 2015-2017. American Journal of Public HealthRisk factors associated with myopia in schoolchildren in Ireland
More time outdoors is positively linked to eye health in children
Harrington, S.C., Stack, J., O'Dwyer, V., (2019). Risk factors associated with myopia in schoolchildren in Ireland. British Journal of OpthalmologyMADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM:
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