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Tonia Gray
Researcher at University of Sydney
Publications - 128
Citations - 1747
Tonia Gray is an academic researcher from University of Sydney. The author has contributed to research in topics: Outdoor education & Experiential learning. The author has an hindex of 17, co-authored 120 publications receiving 1332 citations. Previous affiliations of Tonia Gray include University of Western Sydney & University of Wollongong.
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Nature and its Influence on Children’s Outdoor Play
TL;DR: The authors found that natural environments support children's imaginative play, the development of positive relationships and allow for the environment to become a place of learning, and concluded that in order to make effective use of the outdoors, early childhood centres need to provide children with access to the natural environment and teachers who support children in developing a relationship with nature.
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Dancing with nature: rhythm and harmony in extreme sport participation
Eric Brymer,Tonia Gray +1 more
TL;DR: This paper found that extreme sports aficionados do not simply view the natural world as a commodity, a stage for risk taking, or vehicle for self-gratification, on the contrary, for veteran adven...
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Extreme sports as a precursor to environmental sustainability.
Eric Brymer,G. Downey,Tonia Gray +2 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored findings from a larger hermeneutic phenomenological study that suggests extreme sports can initiate a positive change in participants' relationships with the natural world.
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Developing an intimate ''relationship'' with nature through extreme sports participation
Eric Brymer,Tonia Gray +1 more
TL;DR: This paper explored the interplay between extreme sports and the natural world in which they take place, and found that extreme sports participants developed an intimate and reciprocal relationship with the natural environment and developed a heightened respect for something greater than themselves.
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Are biophilic-designed site office buildings linked to health benefits and high performing occupants?
Tonia Gray,Carol Birrell +1 more
TL;DR: Preliminary data indicates a strong positive effect from incorporating aspects of biophilic design to boost productivity, ameliorate stress, enhance well-being, foster a collaborative work environment and promote workplace satisfaction, thus contributing towards a high performance workspace.