Active and Passive Use of Green Space, Health, and Well-Being amongst University Students.

ABSTRACT: Frequent exposure to green space has been linked to positive health and well-being in varying populations. Yet, there is still limited research exploring the restorative benefits associated with differing types of green space use among students living in the university setting. To address this gap, we explored green space use amongst a population of undergraduate students (n = 207) attending a university with abundant opportunities to access the restorative properties of nature. The purpose of this study was to examine the type and frequency of green space interactions that are most strongly associated with indicators of health and well-being, and investigate student characteristics associated with frequent use of green space. Results revealed that students who frequently engage with green

SUBMITTER: Holt EW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6388138 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature