Sara Smiley Smith

Dr. Sara Smiley Smith

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Academic Career Length

19Years (2008-Present)

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Elizabeth HoltElizabeth Holt
Elizabeth Holt
QLQuinn K. Lombard
Quinn K. Lombard
NBNoelle Best
Noelle Best
SSSara Smiley Smith
Sara Smiley Smith
JQJohn E. Quinn
John E. Quinn
Frequent exposure to green space has been linked to positive health and well-being in varying populations. Yet, there is still limited research exploring the restorative benefits associated with differing types of green space use among students living in the university setting. To address this gap, we explored green space use amongst a population of undergraduate students (n = 207) attending a university with abundant opportunities to access the restorative properties of nature. The purpose of this study was to examine the type and frequency of green space interactions that are most strongly associated with indicators of health and well-being, and investigate student characteristics associated with frequent use of green space. Results revealed that students who frequently engage with green spaces in active ways report higher quality of life, better overall mood, and lower perceived stress. Passive green space interactions were not strongly associated with indicators of health and well-being. Having had daily interactions with green space in childhood was associated with frequent green space use as a university student, and identified barriers to green space use included “not enough time,” and “not aware of opportunities” These results could assist in the tailoring of “green exercise” interventions conducted in the university setting.

1 June 2008 in Journal of Industrial Ecology
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Sara Smiley Smith
HHH. Dean Hosgood
H. Dean Hosgood
EMEvan S. Michelson
Evan S. Michelson
MSMeredith H. Stowe
Meredith H. Stowe

1 January 2011
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Sara Smiley Smith