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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A social systems model for understanding group development in Outdoor Adventure Education
Sibthorp, Jim, & Jostad, Jeremy. (2014). The Social System in Outdoor Adventure Education Programs. Journal of Experiential Education, 37, 60-74.
Investigating how 7th grade students understand the climate system
Shepardson, Daniel P., Roychoudhury, Anita, Hirsch, Andy, Niyogi, Dev, & Top, Sara M. (2014). When the atmosphere warms it rains and ice melts: seventh grade students’ conceptions of a climate system. Environmental Education Research, 20, 333-353.
Improving preservice educators' self-efficacy beliefs through environmental education intervention
Richardson, Greer M., Liang, Ling L., & Wake, Donna G. (2014). Examining the Durability of Environmental Education Self-Efficacy Beliefs in Preservice Teaching. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 38-47.
Family Learning Processes in Informal Contexts
Zimmerman, H. T., & McClain, L. R. (2014). Intergenerational learning at a nature center: Families using prior experiences and participation frameworks to understand raptors. Environmental Education Research, 20(2), 25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2013.775219
The effect of playground- and nature-based playtime interventions on physical activity and self-esteem in UK school children
Barton, J., Sandercock, G., Pretty, J., & Wood, C. (2014). The effect of playground- and nature-based playtime interventions on physical activity and self-esteem in UK school children. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2014.915020
Green schoolyards as havens from stress and resources for resilience in childhood and adolescence
Chawla, L., Keena, K., Pevec, I., & Stanley, E. (2014). Green schoolyards as havens from stress and resources for resilience in childhood and adolescence. Health & Place, 28, 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2014.03.001
The effect of wilderness therapy on adolescents’ cognitive autonomy and self-efficacy: Results of a non-randomized trial
Margalit, D., & Ben-Ari, A. (2014). The effect of wilderness therapy on adolescents’ cognitive autonomy and self-efficacy: Results of a non-randomized trial. Child Youth Care Forum, 43(2), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10566-013-9234-x
Helping youth transition into an alternative residential school setting: Exploring the effects of a wilderness orientation program on youth purpose and identity complexity
Norton, C. L., Wisner, B. L., Krugh, M., & Penn, A. (2014). Helping youth transition into an alternative residential school setting: Exploring the effects of a wilderness orientation program on youth purpose and identity complexity. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 31(5), 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10560-014-0331-y
The effect of green exercise on blood pressure, heart rate and mood state in primary school children
Duncan, M. J., Clarke, N. D., Birch, S. L., Tallis, J., Hankey, J., Bryant, E., & Eyre, E. L. (2014). The effect of green exercise on blood pressure, heart rate and mood state in primary school children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11(4), 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph110403678
The effect of a horseshoe crab citizen science program on middle school student science performance and STEM career motivation
Hiller, S. E., & Kitsantas, A. (2014). The effect of a horseshoe crab citizen science program on middle school student science performance and STEM career motivation. School Science and Mathematics, 114(6), 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ssm.12081
Exploring the outdoors together: Assessing family learning in environmental education
Zimmerman, H. T., & McClain, L. R. (2014). Exploring the outdoors together: Assessing family learning in environmental education. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 41(2014), 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.stueduc.2013.09.007
Fast-food restaurants, park access, and insulin resistance among Hispanic youth
Hsieh, S., Klassen, A. C., Curriero, F. C., Caulfield, L. E., Cheskin, L. J., Davis, J. N., … Spruijt-Metz, D. (2014). Fast-food restaurants, park access, and insulin resistance among Hispanic youth. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 46(4), 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2013.12.007