The Effects of Local Hometowns Environment Perception and Mental Health
Publication Date
2025
Presentation Length
Poster/Gallery presentation
College
College of Sciences & Mathematics
Department
Biology, Department of
Student Level
Undergraduate
SPARK Category
Research
Faculty Advisor
Ross Andrew
SPARK Session
Poster: 10:15 - 11:45am session for Biology in Beaman.
Presentation Type
Poster
Summary
The main point of this research is to identify reasons why people end up getting anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or other related symptoms. This is related to factors in their life, such as where they live, where they grew up, the people around them, their families, and their jobs. This survey-based research question is trying to uncover some of these factors on how the environment has an effect on mental health. Voluntary surveys of Belmont students collected perception data surrounding local environmental variables such as water and air quality, as well as emotional factors related to local environments. Preliminary data indicate a preference for most people have a positive perspective of their hometown environment.
Recommended Citation
Williams, AQuintis T. and Andrew, Ross, "The Effects of Local Hometowns Environment Perception and Mental Health" (2025). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 147.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/147
