eeRESEARCH combines research for environmental education and the movement to connect children and nature. The database includes multiple ways to search for articles, syntheses, and research summaries.
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Using nature and outdoor activity to improve children's health
McCurdy, L. E., Winterbottom, K. E., Mehta, S. S., & Roberts, J. R. (2010). Using nature and outdoor activity to improve children’s health. Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, 40(5), 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cppeds.2010.02.003
Greenspace and children's physical activity: A GPS/GIS analysis of the PEACH project
Wheeler, B. W., Cooper, A. R., Page, A. S., & Jago, R. (2010). Greenspace and children’s physical activity: A GPS/GIS analysis of the PEACH project. Preventive Medicine, 51(2), 5. http://dx.doi.org/:10.1016/j.ypmed.2010.06.001
Where can they play? Outdoor spaces and physical activity among adolescents in US urbanized areas
Boone-Heinonen, J., Casanova, K., Richardson, A. S., & Gordon-Larsen, P. (2010). Where can they play? Outdoor spaces and physical activity among adolescents in US urbanized areas. Preventive Medicine, 51(3-4), 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2010.07.013
Parents' perception of neighbourhood environment as a determinant of screen time, physical activity and active transport
Carson, V., Kuhle, S., Spence, J. C., & Veugelers, P. J. (2010). Parents’ perception of neighbourhood environment as a determinant of screen time, physical activity and active transport. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 101(2), 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.17269/cjph.101.2367
Relationship between parents' beliefs and their responses to children's risk-taking behaviour during outdoor play
Little, H. (2010). Relationship between parents’ beliefs and their responses to children’s risk-taking behaviour during outdoor play. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 8(3), 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1476718X10368587
The impact of direct and indirect experiences on the development of environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behavior
Duerden, M. D., & Witt, P. A. (2010). The impact of direct and indirect experiences on the development of environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 30(4), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2010.03.007
Built environment, parents' perception, and children's vigorous outdoor play
Bringolf-Isler, B., Grize, L., Mader, U., Ruch, N., Sennhauser, F. H., & Braun-Fahrlander, C. (2010). Built environment, parents’ perception, and children’s vigorous outdoor play. Preventive Medicine, 50(5-6), 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2010.03.008
Attractive playgrounds: Some factors affecting user interest and visiting patterns
Jansson, M. (2010). Attractive playgrounds: Some factors affecting user interest and visiting patterns. Landscape Research, 35(1), 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01426390903414950
Emotion and empathy in environmental education experiences
Myers, Olin E., Jr, Saunders, Carol D., & Bexell, Sarah M. (2009). Fostering empathy with wildlife: Factors affecting free-choice learning for conservation concern and behavior. In Free-choice learning and the environment (pp. 39-56).
Children with attention deficits concentrate better after walk in the park
Taylor, Faber, & Kuo, F. E. (2009). Children with attention deficits concentrate better after walk in the park. Journal of Attention Disorders, 12(5), 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1087054708323000
The child in the garden: An evaluative review of the benefits of school gardening
Blair, D. (2009). The child in the garden: An evaluative review of the benefits of school gardening. Journal of Environmental Education, 40(2), 24. http://dx.doi.org/10.3200/JOEE.40.2.15-38
Correlates of objectively assessed physical activity and sedentary time in children: A cross-sectional study (The European Youth Heart Study)
Nilsson, A., Andersen, L. B., Ommundsen, Y., Froberg, K., Sardinha, L. B., & Piehl-Aulin, K. (2009). Correlates of objectively assessed physical activity and sedentary time in children: A cross-sectional study (The European Youth Heart Study). BMC Public Health, 9(322). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-9-322