Here are 10 studies that demonstrate the benefits of nature for children:
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"Nature experience reduces rumination and subgenual prefrontal cortex activation" by Bratman et al. (2015): This study found that a 90-minute nature walk decreased negative thought patterns and neural activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with depression.
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"The cognitive benefits of interacting with nature" by Berman et al. (2008): This study found that participants who went on a nature walk performed better on cognitive tasks than those who walked in an urban environment.
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"A room with a green view: The importance of nearby nature for mental health" by Taylor et al. (2002): This study found that views of nature from hospital windows reduced patient stress and improved recovery time.
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"Nature-based interventions for improving the mental health of children and adolescents: A systematic review" by Van den Berg et al. (2018): This review of 35 studies found that nature-based interventions improved mental health outcomes in children and adolescents.
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"The effects of natural environments on attention restoration" by Berto (2005): This study found that exposure to natural environments improved attention and cognitive performance.
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"Green schoolyards as restorative environments: Children's reactions to environmental stimuli in schoolyards with and without gardens, trees, and flowers" by Wells and Evans (2003): This study found that green schoolyards improved children's moods, attention, and behavior.
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"A randomized controlled trial investigating the benefits of mindfulness training for school children" by Weare and Nind (2011): This study found that mindfulness training in a natural setting improved emotional well-being and behavior in school children.
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"Exposure to nature counteracts aggression" by Kuo and Sullivan (2001): This study found that children living in apartments with nearby trees and green spaces were less aggressive than those who didn't have access to greenery.
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"Green space and stress: Evidence from cortisol measures in deprived urban communities" by Ward Thompson et al. (2012): This study found that exposure to green space reduced stress levels in urban residents.
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"The role of nature in coping with psycho-physiological stress: A literature review on restorativeness" by Staats et al. (2016): This review of 25 studies found that exposure to nature increased feelings of calm and well-being while reducing stress and anxiety.
You can access these studies by searching for their titles on academic search engines such as Google Scholar or PubMed.