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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Childhood attachment to pets: Associations between pet attachment, attitudes to animals, compassion, and humane behaviour
Hawkins, R.D., Williams, J.M., & Animals, Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to. (2017). Childhood attachment to pets: Associations between pet attachment, attitudes to animals, compassion, and humane behaviour. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14(5). http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.3390/ijerph14050490
Variation in experiences of nature across gradients of tree cover in compact and sprawling cities
Shanahan, D.F., Cox, D.T.C., Fuller, R.A., Hancock, S., Lin, B.B., Anderson, K., … Gaston, K.J. (2017). Variation in experiences of nature across gradients of tree cover in compact and sprawling cities. Landscape and Urban Planning, 157, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.07.004
An assessment of urban park access in Shanghai – Implications for the social equity in urban China
Xiao, Y., Wang, Z., Li, Z., & Tang, Z. (2017). An assessment of urban park access in Shanghai – Implications for the social equity in urban China. Landscape and Urban Planning, 157, 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.08.007
The association between urban trees and crime: Evidence from the spread of the emerald ash borer in Cincinnati
Kondo, M.C., Han, S.H., Donovan, G.H., & MacDonald, J.M. (2017). The association between urban trees and crime: Evidence from the spread of the emerald ash borer in Cincinnati. Landscape and Urban Planning, 157, 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.07.003
Nearby green space and human health: Evaluating accessibility metrics
Ekkel, E.D., & de Vries, S. (2017). Nearby green space and human health: Evaluating accessibility metrics. Landscape and Urban Planning, 157, 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.06.008
The importance of urban gardens in supporting children's biophilia
Hand, K.L., Freeman, C., Seddon, P.J., Recio, M.R., Stein, A., & van Heezik, Y. (2017). The importance of urban gardens in supporting children’s biophilia. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, 114(2), 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1609588114
Neighborhood context and youth physical activity: Differential associations by gender and age
Kowaleski-Jones, L., Fan, J.X., Wen, M., & Hanson, H. (2017). Neighborhood context and youth physical activity: Differential associations by gender and age. American Journal of Health Promotion, 31(5), 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0890117116667353
Playground usage and physical activity levels of children based on playground spatial features
Reimers, A.K., & Knapp, G. (2017). Playground usage and physical activity levels of children based on playground spatial features. Journal of Public Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10389-017-0828-x
Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis
Soga, M., Gaston, K.J., & Yamaurac, Y. (2017). Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis. Preventive Medicine Reports, 5, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2016.11.007
Effects of interactions with animals on human psychological distress
Crossman, M.K. (2017). Effects of interactions with animals on human psychological distress. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 73(3), 24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22410
Nature as children's space: A systematic review
Adams, S., & Savahl, S. (2017). Nature as children’s space: A systematic review. The Journal of Environmental Education, 48(5), 31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00958964.2017.1366160
Attentional demands of executive function tasks in indoor and outdoor settings: Behavioral and neuroelectrical evidence
Torquati, J., Schutte, A., & Kiat, J. (2017). Attentional demands of executive function tasks in indoor and outdoor settings: Behavioral and neuroelectrical evidence. Children, Youth and Environments, 27(2), 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.27.2.0070