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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Neighborhood greenness and 2-year changes in Body Mass Index of children and youth
Bell, J. F., Wilson, J. S., & Liu, G. C. (2008). Neighborhood greenness and 2-year changes in Body Mass Index of children and youth. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 35(6), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2008.07.006
How many species are there? Public understanding and awareness of biodiversity in Switzerland
Lindemann-Matthies, P., & Bose, E. (2008). How many species are there? Public understanding and awareness of biodiversity in Switzerland. Human Ecology, 36(5), 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/sl0745-008-9194-l
Physical education, school physical activity, school sports and academic performance
Trudeau, F., & Shephard, R. J. (2008). Physical education, school physical activity, school sports and academic performance. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 5(10). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-5-10
Grounds for health: The intersection of green school grounds and health-promoting schools
Bell, A.C., & Dyment, J.E. (2008). Grounds for health: The intersection of green school grounds and health-promoting schools. Environmental Education Research, 14(1), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504620701843426
A prospective examination of children's time spent outdoors, objectively measured physical activity and overweight
Cleland, V., Crawford, D., Baur, L. A., Hume, C., Timperio, A., & Salmon, J. (2008). A prospective examination of children’s time spent outdoors, objectively measured physical activity and overweight. International Journal of Obesity, 32(11), 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ijo.2008.171
Assessment of outdoor school environments and physical activity in Ankara's primary schools
Ozdemir, A., & Yilmaz, O. (2008). Assessment of outdoor school environments and physical activity in Ankara’s primary schools. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 28(3), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2008.02.004
Children's perspectives on public playgrounds in two Swedish communities
Jansson, M. (2008). Children’s perspectives on public playgrounds in two Swedish communities. Children, Youth and Environments, 18(2), 22. http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.18.issue-2
Just One Day Results in a Lasting Impact
Farmer, James, Knapp, Doug, & Benton, Gregory M. (2007). An elementary school environmental education field trip: Long-term effects on ecological and environmental knowledge and attitude development. Journal of Environmental Education, 38, 33-42.
Digital childhood: Electronic media and technology use among infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Vandewater, E. A., Rideout, V. J., Wartella, E. A, Huang, X., Lee, J., & Shim, M. S. (2007). Digital childhood: Electronic media and technology use among infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Pediatrics, 119(5), 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.2006-1804
Determinants of activity-friendly neighborhoods for children: Results from the SPACE study
de Vries, S. I, Bakker, I., van Mechelen, W, & Hopman-Rock, M. (2007). Determinants of activity-friendly neighborhoods for children: Results from the SPACE study. American Journal of Health Promotion, 21(4), 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.4278/0890-1171-21.4s.312
Is love of nature in the US becoming love of electronic media? 16-year downtrend in national park visits explained by watching movies, playing video games, internet use, and oil prices
Pergams, O. R. W., & Zaradic, P. A. (2006). Is love of nature in the US becoming love of electronic media? 16-year downtrend in national park visits explained by watching movies, playing video games, internet use, and oil prices. Journal of Environmental Management, 80(4), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2006.02.001
Where do children usually play? A qualitative study of parents' perceptions of influences on children's active free play
Veitch, J., Bagley, S., & Salmon, J. (2006). Where do children usually play? A qualitative study of parents’ perceptions of influences on children’s active free play. Health & Place, 12(4), 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2005.02.009