Stress in School. Some Empirical Hints on the Circadian Cortisol Rhythm of Children in Outdoor and Indoor Classes

Stress in School. Some Empirical Hints on the Circadian Cortisol Rhythm of Children in Outdoor and Indoor Classes

This prospective longitudinal survey compared the stress levels of students taught using an outdoor curriculum in a forest, with children in a normal school setting. We were especially interested in the effect outdoor teaching might have on the children’s normal diurnal cortisol rhythm. 48 children...

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Main Authors: Ulrich Dettweiler, Christoph Becker, Bjørn H. Auestad, Perikles Simon, Peter Kirsch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
stress
cortisol
physical activity
outdoor learning
mixed effect model
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/5/475

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