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2024 No The impact of children's exposure to greenspace on physical activity, cognitive development, emotional wellbeing, and ability to appraise risk http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2016.04.015 Ward, Jonathan S. Australia Observational Experimental Students Middle/Jr High (6-8) Green space Cognitive Function Stress/Anxiety Other greenspace Physical activity children emotional wellbeing risk-taking sensation-seeking Using GPS and accelerometers, this study linked greenspace exposure to physical activity, emotional wellbeing, and risk appraisal among 108 students. Time spent in green areas showed stronger emotional benefits than exercise intensity alone, suggesting implications for school landscape design. 2016