This systematic review summarised and evaluated the evidence for associations between
green space and adolescents' mental well-being. The PRISMA statement guidelines were …

Background Nature play is growing in popularity as children's play spaces are transforming
from traditional playgrounds into more nature-based play spaces with considerable financial …

Abstract Changes in current societies are affecting childhood experiences. Time for outdoor
play is diminishing, contributing to more sedentary lifestyles, disconnected from the natural …

Previous research has demonstrated positive associations between the greenness of high
school landscapes and school wide academic performance. We do not known, however, if …

A diverse, cross-sectorial group of partners, stakeholders and researchers, collaborated to
develop an evidence-informed Position Statement on active outdoor play for children aged 3 …

This paper sets out the findings of a systematic review of the research literature on the
benefits that arise when children under 12 spend time in natural environments. The review …

This review examines different ways that contact with nature can contribute to the health and
well-being of children. Applying the capabilities approach to human development for a …

Recently, achieving outdoor thermal comfort has attracted considerable attention in many
studies in regions with hot and humid climates. Sun sails have been used as a traditional …

The reduction of child obesity continues to be a challenge worldwide. Research indicates
that playing outdoors, particularly in natural play spaces, boosts children's physical activity …

Childhood obesity affects 17% or 12.5 million of America's children, contributing to the rise in
children's health disparities. Type 2 diabetes, asthma, vitamin D deficiency, and attention …