Marit Struiksma

Marit Struiksma is a Researcher in the Department of Public Health at Erasmus University Rotterdam, affiliated with Erasmus MC. Her work examines environmental determinants of child behavior, focusing on how physical spaces influence health outcomes in educational settings.

Her research spans Physical Activity Psychology and Social Interaction Psychology, investigating the impact of green infrastructure on primary school children's recess behaviors. This interdisciplinary work bridges environmental science, public health, and urban design to develop evidence-based interventions for healthier school environments.

Her 2025 publication in Urban Forestry and Urban Greening demonstrates how transitioning to greener schoolyards enhances physical activity and social interactions among children, contributing to the growing field of child environmental health with measurable real-world applications.