Is vegetation cover in key behaviour settings important for early childhood socioemotional function? A preregistered, cross-sectional study

The environmental influences on early childhood development are understudied. The association between vegetation cover (i.e., trees, shrubs, grassed areas) in four key behaviour settings and socioemotional functioning was investigated in 1196 young children (2–5 years).

Citation:
Mygind L, Elsborg P, Schipperijn J, …… Christian H. Is vegetation cover in key behaviour settings important for early childhood socioemotional function? A preregistered, cross-sectional study. Dev Sci. 2021.

Keywords:
Daycare; kindergarten; nature; outdoor play; socioecology;
wellbeing

Abstract:
The environmental influences on early childhood development are understudied. The association between vegetation cover (i.e., trees, shrubs, grassed areas) in four key behaviour settings and socioemotional functioning was investigated in 1196 young children (2–5 years).