2024
Yes
Elementary Classroom Views of Nature Are Associated with Lower Child Externalizing Behavior Problems
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20095653
Pearson, Amber L.
North America
Observational
Exposure
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Green space
Stress/Anxiety
visual green space
Nature
trees
Mental health
Well-being
School
Michigan
In 86 U.S. elementary students, greater visible nature—especially trees—through classroom windows was linked to fewer externalizing behavior problems. Objective exposure metrics support design policies for improving child mental health.
2023