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The Relationship Between Nature, Media Use And Psychosocial Well Being In A College Population, Eve Gilles
The Relationship Between Nature, Media Use And Psychosocial Well Being In A College Population, Eve Gilles
Honors Theses
Time in nature is associated with a variety of mental, physical and emotional health benefits while the effects of media use on psychosocial well being are unclear. Although our society is increasingly urbanized and technology-focused, there is a lack of research examining the relationship between nature, media and psychosocial well-being. The aim of this research was to explore these variables in a college-age population. Method: 82 participants participated in a survey using measures of Psychosocial Well Being, Media Use and Nature Connection and Exposure. Results: Media use partially mediates the relationship between nature relatedness and social anxiety. Conclusions: There is …