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ASSESSMENT OF TIME SPENT IN GREEN SPACES AND PERCEIVED STRESSORS AMONG HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

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2019, Master of Science, Miami University, Exercise and Health Studies.
The present study examined the role of green space exposure and its potential effects on high school students perceived stress levels. Stress levels can affect the health and academic performance of high school adolescents. Studies conducted on green space exposure have been associated with lower levels of perceived stress and improved academic performance. Upon obtaining parental consent, an online Qualtrics survey was administered to 118 high school students from a southwestern school on perceived stress and green space exposure. Respondents showed an average score of 19.66 for the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) (range: 0–35), with a mean PSS score of 21.48 for female respondents and 17.48 for male respondents. Students who spend time in green space also have a lower Perceived Stress Scale Score. Controlling for covariates, the effect of hours of sleep on a typical night was the strongest predictor of PSS scores (−2.865, p = .000), followed by age (1.896, p = .040). Findings indicate a need for more access to green spaces especially for girls at school and provide the potential for nature-induced curriculum allowing students to utilize these natural green spaces as a unique coping mechanism for stress.
Valerie Ubbes, PhD, MCHES (Committee Chair)
Phillip Smith, PhD (Committee Member)
Karly Geller, PhD (Committee Member)
60 p.

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  • Santiago, V. L. (2019). ASSESSMENT OF TIME SPENT IN GREEN SPACES AND PERCEIVED STRESSORS AMONG HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1563883356033913

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Santiago, Vanessa. ASSESSMENT OF TIME SPENT IN GREEN SPACES AND PERCEIVED STRESSORS AMONG HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH. 2019. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1563883356033913.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Santiago, Vanessa. "ASSESSMENT OF TIME SPENT IN GREEN SPACES AND PERCEIVED STRESSORS AMONG HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1563883356033913

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)