CONCLUSION: As perceptions shift toward viewing e-cigarettes as equally harmful as cigarettes, some young adults may abstain from NTP use; however, others may transition toward combustible cigarette use or other NTPs. This pattern suggests that factors which contribute to these types of beliefs may prompt product discontinuation amongst some but also inadvertently encourage shifts toward harmful NTP use patterns.

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Built environment research has consistently linked green space to mental health, yet much of this literature relies on top-down, quantitative measures of green space, with limited attention to how residents of disinvested communities characterize their environments and how those interpretations impact their mental health and wellbeing. Participatory, spatially grounded approaches remain underutilized in examining how neighborhood environments shape resident wellbeing. This pilot study aimed to...

Informal science education presentations offer a promising avenue for conservation education. Understanding how to cultivate empathy for animals, particularly species viewed negatively, can help design programs that promote compassion towards animals, strengthen connections to conservation, and enhance conservation efficacy. This study used a pre/post Personal Meaning Map method to evaluate changes in children's attitudes, empathy, and knowledge. We investigated the effects of two types of...