Bed, Bath, and Beyond

On this page, you can download and read "Bed, Bath, and Beyond: Nature Intervention to Support Family Life in Dutch Women's Shelters and Shelters for Homeless Families." This dissertation by Elise Peters highlights the ups and downs of family life in a shelter and shows how nature interventions can support families.

Download thesis ( pdf, 4.99 MB )

Both through exploration and experimantation, Elise Peters focuses on the value of nature interventions for families who reside in shelters. Her thesis provides insights on the impact of nature interventions on parental basic psychological needs, as well as insights on the practical decisions that professionals maken when supporting families in using nature.

Curious about the work of Elise Peters at Hogeschool Leiden? Read more about recent research projects (in Dutch).