Washington University study links green space access to better child attention
Psychologists at Washington University in St. Louis published new research in Environment International showing that children living near green spaces perform better on attention assessments.
Study examines proximity to parks
Researchers used data from the long-running ABCD study to test attention restoration theory among children. They analyzed how living closer to neighborhood parks and woods affected student performance. The results indicated a clear connection between access to nature and improved focus.
Objective assessments show improvement
Lead author Carina Fowler stated that greater proximity to green space correlated with better attention performance scores. Students who had more access to these areas did better on objective tests of their ability to pay attention on demand. The findings support the idea that modern distractions cause fatigue which nature can help restore.
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