Abstract
This study reviews the evidence on the effects of nature in the study environment on well-being, academic outcomes, and outcomes related to possible explanatory pathways among students in secondary and tertiary education. The protocol was preregistered at Prospero (CRD42019126718). A systematic search of two databases yielded 3410 articles, of which 37 studies were included in the review. Most studies had a high risk of bias and there were heterogeneous outcome and exposure measures. Hence, no firm conclusions could be drawn. However, potentially promising leads were found on the associations between campus green space and improved quality of life, perceived restoration, lower outdoor temperature, and between indoor nature and improved indoor climate.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 102403 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-18 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Health and Place |
Volume | 66 |
Early online date | 12 Sept 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2020 |
Funding
This study was funded by the Topsector Horticulture and Starting materials ( KV-1604-050 ), with co-funding of the Triodos Foundation and Royal Floraholland .
Keywords
- Academic performance
- Education
- Nature-based intervention
- Students
- Wellbeing