This project will first examine nature opportunities, belonging and benefits with a multi-state nature-based intervention with a focus on students of color. In light of the syndemic, 'nature deficit disorder' and poor mental health, the investigators anticipate several far-reaching impacts that will (a) test a nationally useful standardized way to quantify exposure; (b) invest in nature resources and accessibility on campuses; and (c) promote the mental health and therapeutic benefits of nature among young adults. These will lead to understanding the nature exposure and mental health interplay and techniques for quantifying and encouraging nature exposure to treat the on-going youth mental health crisis. Including HBCUs and an hispanic-serving institution is expected to result in heightened visibility of underlying disparities, including structural racism and land-based violence and discrimination, that have contributed to current-day nature gaps and dismantled nature relationships for students of color.
Mental Health
This project will first examine nature opportunities, belonging and benefits with a multi-state nature-based intervention with a focus on students of color. In light of the syndemic, 'nature deficit disorder' and poor mental health, the investigators anticipate several far-reaching impacts that will (a) test a nationally useful standardized way to quantify exposure; (b) invest in nature resources and accessibility on campuses; and (c) promote the mental health and therapeutic benefits of nature among young adults. These will lead to understanding the nature exposure and mental health interplay and techniques for quantifying and encouraging nature exposure to treat the on-going youth mental health crisis. Including HBCUs and an hispanic-serving institution is expected to result in heightened visibility of underlying disparities, including structural racism and land-based violence and discrimination, that have contributed to current-day nature gaps and dismantled nature relationships for students of color.
Nature IDEAS Study: an RCT to Increase Time Spent in Nature Among University Students
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Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21251
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, United States, 20742
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Salisbury, Maryland, United States, 21804
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48824
University of New Mexico, Albequerque, New Mexico, United States, 87131
North Carolina A&T University, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States, 27411
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44115
Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, United States, 29631
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22902
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18 Years to 24 Years
ALL
Yes
Michigan State University,
2025-11-30