Title Contact with nature and children's mental, emotional, and social health / by Cecily Jane Maller

Published [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2006

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Description xi, 12-313 leaves ; 30 cm Summary This research investigated the benefits of children's contact with nature as perceived by adult educators. It was found that contact with nature is perceived to: increase self-confidence and self-esteem; provide opportunities to experience mystery, privacy, and sensory engagement; connect children with school; and accommodate different learning styles and abilities Notes Submitted to the School of Health and Social Development of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University Degree conferred 2007 Thesis (Ph.D.)--Deakin University, Victoria, 2006 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (leaves 206-217) Subject Child mental health -- Australia. Nature -- Psychological aspects. Nature study -- Study and teaching (Primary) -- Psychological aspects. Environmental education -- Australia -- Psychological aspects. Genre/Form Academic theses. Author Deakin University. Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences Deakin University. School of Psychology

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