Health beliefs of emerging adults: How colleges may enhance student health literacy and co-produce healthy outcomes.

Health literacy is important while attending a residential college where daily decisions can impact one's physical and mental health and knowing who or what to trust for information is of the utmost importance in claiming more decision-making autonomy. A total of 189 students at a University in the Northeastern United States participated in this study. A cross-sectional survey assessment of shared beliefs around health behaviors was conducted.

The Impact of Natural Environments and Biophilic Design as Supportive and Nurturing Spaces on a Residential College Campus.

With so many college students experiencing disengagement, the physical design of a college and the connection to its natural surroundings has the potential for profound change. Natural environments, even viewing pictures of them, have the potential to positively impact parasympathetic nervous systems, increase cognitive functioning, and improve attention. This study investigated college student perceptions of their personal well-being with attention to coping, self-esteem, and physical health in a residential academic setting in the northeastern United States.