Creating Effective Communication Through a Child's Nature Connection
Date of Award
5-27-2009
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Professional Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Communication Managament
Disciplines
Applied Communication
First Advisor
Greta Covell Gloven
Keywords
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention deficit disorder, Children's communication deficits, Communication, Nature deficit disorder, Parents guide
Abstract
Children of the wired generation are plugged into television, video games or computers, and have lost their innate connection to nature. An analysis of children's exposure to nature and its effect on communication was conducted to promote the practice of engaging children in outdoor activities with the goal of fortifying communication. Key elements discussed in this analysis include, nature's effect on all sensory perceptions, and the non-clinical diagnosis of Nature Deficit Disorder as it supports the direct link between exposure to nature and a child's development, self-esteem and success in school. As an outcome of this Capstone Project, a parent's guide was produced to serve as a support tool assisting parents of children with Nature Deficit Disorder and provide a foundation for further research.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Dastin, Suzanne, "Creating Effective Communication Through a Child's Nature Connection" (2009). University College: Communication Management Capstones. 2.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_comm/2