Meg S Patterson
Biographic Data
| ID | 7759560 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Meg S Patterson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Meg S |
| FAMILY NAME | Patterson |
| SIGNATURE | PATTERSON M S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Texas A&M Health Science Center |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
What Counts as Nature? A Cross-Sectional Study of American Adults’ Perceptions of Nature Places
Growing evidence links nature contact to improved physical and mental health, yet self-reported measures often rely on undefined concepts of “time in nature.” While experts define nature spaces broadly, from national parks to houseplants, it is unclear if the public shares this view. This study examined how adults perceive the “nature richness” of various environments to determine which spaces the public considers valid for nature contact. A stra…
Psychological Distress and Peer Dynamics in Adolescent Summer Care Programs
A tale of two discriminations
OBJECTIVE: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) disproportionately affects Black/African American men, with discrimination emerging as a critical factor influencing health outcomes through complex social pathways. This study examines how healthcare and everyday discrimination are differentially associated with diabetes self-management through social network mechanisms among this population. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1225 Black/African…
Social network characteristics as moderators between discrimination and mental health among Black/African American men with type 2 diabetes
Black/African American men experience a disproportionate burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and high exposure to discrimination, yet it is unclear whether social networks buffer discrimination’s effects on mental health. This study tested moderation by network characteristics among Black/African American men with T2D. In a cross-sectional online survey (February-June 2024), 1,225 Black/African American men with T2D completed validated measures of ev…
Virtual Bonds; Real Emotions
Adolescent mental health issues have been increasing globally, with one in seven youth experiencing mental health disorders. While social connectedness traditionally serves as a protective factor, the widespread adoption of online platforms has fundamentally transformed how adolescents build and maintain social relationships. This systematic review aimed to synthesize existing literature on the relationship between online social connections and m…
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Virtual Bonds; Real Emotions
Adolescent mental health issues have been increasing globally, with one in seven youth experiencing mental health disorders. While social connectedness traditionally serves as a protective factor, the widespread adoption of online platforms has fundamentally transformed how adolescents build and maintain social relationships. This systematic review aimed to synthesize existing literature on the relationship between online social connections and m…
What Counts as Nature? A Cross-Sectional Study of American Adults’ Perceptions of Nature Places
Growing evidence links nature contact to improved physical and mental health, yet self-reported measures often rely on undefined concepts of “time in nature.” While experts define nature spaces broadly, from national parks to houseplants, it is unclear if the public shares this view. This study examined how adults perceive the “nature richness” of various environments to determine which spaces the public considers valid for nature contact. A stra…
Psychological Distress and Peer Dynamics in Adolescent Summer Care Programs
A tale of two discriminations
OBJECTIVE: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) disproportionately affects Black/African American men, with discrimination emerging as a critical factor influencing health outcomes through complex social pathways. This study examines how healthcare and everyday discrimination are differentially associated with diabetes self-management through social network mechanisms among this population. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1225 Black/African…
Social network characteristics as moderators between discrimination and mental health among Black/African American men with type 2 diabetes
Black/African American men experience a disproportionate burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and high exposure to discrimination, yet it is unclear whether social networks buffer discrimination’s effects on mental health. This study tested moderation by network characteristics among Black/African American men with T2D. In a cross-sectional online survey (February-June 2024), 1,225 Black/African American men with T2D completed validated measures of ev…
Mental health (3 works) · Diabetes Management and Education (2 works) · Health care (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research (2 works) · Social connectedness (2 works) · Social support (2 works) · Type 2 diabetes (2 works) · Anxiety (1 works) · Art Therapy and Mental Health (1 works)