Publications and Research
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2024
Abstract
Preliminary research has shown that blue spaces provide many benefits to health and well-being. In response to the call for a deeper investigation into this area of inquiry, the current study seeks input from those (N=37) who live on islands in the Northeast region of the United States. Previous findings about the significance of having access to nature, identifying it as a favorite part and most influential reason for living on an island, were rearmed. Distinctions between island and mainland life were highlighted, emphasizing the importance of community. This study also brought to light participants’ grave concerns about issues such as housing costs, over development of the island, and the impact of tourism, providing a multifaceted view of life in an island blue space. It is hoped that these finndings contribute to a deeper understanding of living in a blue space that can be applied to both island and non-island populations.
