Understanding Environmental Impacts on Family Functioning in Service of Resilience and Equity

Safety and Exposure in Transparent School Interiors: Patterned User Perceptions of Glass

“…Substantial evidence has demonstrated dynamic interrelations between social experiences, psychological dynamics, and physical health (Lehman et al, 2017). Though scholars often theorize about the ways the built environment might impact or shape health behavior, thoughts, and social interactions, systematic investigation of these processes remain rare (Lehman et al, 2017;McCauley & Jackson, 2023). In this investigation, we incorporated some of the most common indicators of health and well-being (general ratings of health, Macias et al, 2015; or psychological distress, Kroenke et al, 2009), as well as more novel comprehensive indicators of flourishing (Diener et al, 2010) and family functioning (Hamilton et al, 2015).…”

“…Family functioning reflects the extent to which families exceed or struggle at managing everyday tasks, meeting the goals and needs of family members, and promoting their wellbeing and development (Hamilton & Carr, 2016). It has also recently gained attention from health and family scholars interested in understanding the effectiveness of the built environment (and its intersections with social environments) in promoting resilience or vulnerability (McCauley & Jackson, 2023). Furthermore, as parents and families represent a critical context for youth socialization and healthy development, we incorporated data and perspectives from both students and parents (Lewallen et al, 2015).…”