Presentation
95. Running as a Woman: The Potential Impact of Geo-Tracking Technology on Perceptions of Safety in Trail Running
SessionPoster Session 2
DescriptionNature has the ability to restore mental fatigue as it expands our visual field instead of demanding attention to detail1. Evidence also states that exercising outdoors has a clear benefit to mental health in comparison with exercising indoors2. The amplification of green exercise, a term coined to describe exercising and focusing on health in nature2, is vital in today's culture. However, there is evidence stating that the benefits of green exercise significantly decline for women because of the fear surrounding sexual assault and violence within these spaces3. A 2023 study done on the safety of trail and ultra-runners found that 70% of female respondents reported incidents of sexual harassment and assault while trail running4.
The initial aim of this research is to measure how unsafe women feel when running or walking on outdoor trails. The proposed research will investigate how technology can promote women’s safety while trail running.
The initial aim of this research is to measure how unsafe women feel when running or walking on outdoor trails. The proposed research will investigate how technology can promote women’s safety while trail running.
Event Type
Poster
TimeThursday, September 12th5:30pm - 6:30pm MST
LocationMcArthur Ballroom
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