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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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
A repeated measures experiment of green exercise to improve self-esteem in UK school children
Reed, K., Wood, C., Barton, J., Pretty, J. N., Cohen, D., & Sandercock, G. R. H. (2013). A repeated measures experiment of green exercise to improve self-esteem in UK school children. PLOS ONE, 8(7), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0069176
Environmental, institutional, and demographic predictors of environmental literacy among middle school children
Stevenson, K. T., Peterson, M. N., Bondell, H. D., Mertig, A. G., & Moore, S. E. (2013). Environmental, institutional, and demographic predictors of environmental literacy among middle school children. PLOS One, 8(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0059519
From job training to green jobs: A case study of a young adult employment program centered on environmental restoration in New York City, USA
Falxa-Raymond, N., Svendsen, E., & Campbell, L. (2013). From job training to green jobs: A case study of a young adult employment program centered on environmental restoration in New York City, USA. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 12(3), 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2013.04.003
Green spaces and pregnancy outcomes in southern California
Laurent, O., Wu, J., Li, L., & Milesi, C. (2013). Green spaces and pregnancy outcomes in southern California. Health & Place, 24, 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2013.09.016
Time outdoors and the prevention of myopia
French, A.N., Ashby, R.S., Morgan, I.G., & Rose, K.A. (2013). Time outdoors and the prevention of myopia. Experimental Eye Research, 114, 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2013.04.018
A comparative study of active play on differently designed playgrounds
Luchs, A., & Fikus, M. (2013). A comparative study of active play on differently designed playgrounds. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 13(3), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2013.778784
Exposure to public natural space as a protective factor for emotional well-being among young people in Canada
Huynh, Q., Craig, W., Janssen, I., & Pickett, W. (2013). Exposure to public natural space as a protective factor for emotional well-being among young people in Canada. BMC Public Health, 13(407). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-407
Young people’s outdoor recreation and state park use: Perceived benefits from the parent/guardian perspective
Larson, L. R., Whiting, J. W., & Green, G. T. (2013). Young people’s outdoor recreation and state park use: Perceived benefits from the parent/guardian perspective. Children, Youth and Environments, 23(3), 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.23.3.0089
Beyond management and sustainability: Visitor experiences of physical accessibility in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA
Chen, R. J. C. (2013). Beyond management and sustainability: Visitor experiences of physical accessibility in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA. Journal of Management and Sustainability, 3(2), 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jms.v3n2p145
Calm, active and focused: Children’s responses to an organic outdoor learning environment
Nedovic, S., & Morrissey, A. (2013). Calm, active and focused: Children’s responses to an organic outdoor learning environment. Learning Environments Research, 16(2), 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10984-013-9127-9