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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Spatial disparities in the distribution of parks and green spaces in the USA
Wen, M., Zhang, X., Harris, C.D., Holt, J.B., & Croft, J.B. (2013). Spatial disparities in the distribution of parks and green spaces in the USA. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 45(1), 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12160-012-9426-x
The geography of recreational open space: Influence of neighborhood racial composition and neighborhood poverty
Duncan, D.T., Kawachi, I., White, K., & Williams, D.R. (2013). The geography of recreational open space: Influence of neighborhood racial composition and neighborhood poverty. Journal of Urban Health, 90(4), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11524-012-9770-y
‘We don't enjoy nature like that’: Youth identity and lifestyle in the countryside
King, K., & Church, A. (2013). ‘We don’t enjoy nature like that’: Youth identity and lifestyle in the countryside. Journal of Rural Studies, 31, 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2013.02.004
Does a nurturing approach that uses an outdoor play environment build resilience in children from a challenging background?
McArdle, K., Harrison, T., & Harrison, D. (2013). Does a nurturing approach that uses an outdoor play environment build resilience in children from a challenging background?. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 13(3), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2013.776862
Learning biology and mathematics outdoors: Effects and attitudes in a Swedish high school context
Fägerstam, E., & Blom, J. (2013). Learning biology and mathematics outdoors: Effects and attitudes in a Swedish high school context. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 13(1), 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2011.647432
Why do so few minority people visit National Parks? Visitation and the accessibility of “America's Best Idea”
Weber, J., & Sultana, S. (2013). Why do so few minority people visit National Parks? Visitation and the accessibility of “America’s Best Idea”. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 103(3), 28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00045608.2012.689240
Promoting science outdoor activities for elementary school children: Contributions from a research laboratory
Boaventura, D., Faria, C., Chagas, I., & Galvãoc, C. (2013). Promoting science outdoor activities for elementary school children: Contributions from a research laboratory. International Journal of Science Education, 35(5), 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2011.583292
The youth adventure programming model
Deane, K. L., & Harre, N. (2013). The youth adventure programming model. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 24(2), 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jora.12069
Promoting connectedness with nature through environmental education
Lieflander, A., Frohlich, G., Bogner, F. X., & Schultz, P. W. (2013). Promoting connectedness with nature through environmental education. Environmental Education Research, 19(3), 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2012.697545
From play areas to natural areas: The role of zoos in getting families outdoors
Oxarart, A. L., Monroe, M. C., & Plate, R. R. (2013). From play areas to natural areas: The role of zoos in getting families outdoors. Visitor Studies, 16(1), 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10645578.2013.768074
Students' connection to nature associated with willingness to adopt pro-environmental behaviors
Cheng, Judith Chen-Hsuan, & Monroe, Martha C. (2012). Connection to nature: Children’s affective attitude toward nature. Environment and Behavior, 44, 31-49.
Interdisciplinary Teaching Poses Challenges
Feng, Ling. (2012). Teacher and student responses to interdisciplinary aspects of sustainability education: what do we really know?. Environmental Education Research, 18, 31-43.