Date of Award
2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Karen P. Kochel
Abstract
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 a need for future study of these variables in a variety of age-groups and with increased focus on demographics and location.
Recommended Citation
Gilles, Eve, "The Relationship Between Nature, Media Use and Psychosocial Well Being in a College Population" (2020). Honors Theses. 1437.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/honors-theses/1437
