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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Defining a nature-based literacy: A research synthesis review of health-promoting literacies to promote nature engagement
Barrette, M., Boyer, W., Naylor, P. J., & Harper, N. (2022). Defining a nature-based literacy: A research synthesis review of health-promoting literacies to promote nature engagement. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2022.2067201
A systematic review of arts-based interventions delivered to children and young people in nature or outdoor spaces: Impact on nature connectedness, health and wellbeing
Moula, Z, Palmer, K., & Walshe, N. (2022). A systematic review of arts-based interventions delivered to children and young people in nature or outdoor spaces: Impact on nature connectedness, health and wellbeing. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.858781
Growing up green: A systematic review of the influence of greenspace on youth development and health outcomes
Sprague, N. L., Bancalari, P., Karim, W., & Siddiq, S. (2022). Growing up green: A systematic review of the influence of greenspace on youth development and health outcomes . Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology . https://doi.org/10.1038/s41370-022-00445-6
How does play in the outdoors afford opportunities for schema development in young children?
Boulton, P., & Thomas, A. (2022). How does play in the outdoors afford opportunities for schema development in young children?. International Journal of Play, 11(2), 18. https://doi.org/10.1080/21594937.2022.2069348
How to support young children's interest development during exploratory natural science activities in outdoor environments
Skalstad, I., & Munkebye, E. (2022). How to support young children’s interest development during exploratory natural science activities in outdoor environments. Teaching and Teacher Education, 120. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2022.103687
Organized activities in adolescence and pro‐environmental behaviors in adulthood: The mediating role of pro‐environmental attitudes
Davignon, L., Poulin, F., & Renault, A. (2022). Organized activities in adolescence and pro‐environmental behaviors in adulthood: The mediating role of pro‐environmental attitudes. Journal of Adolescence, 95(2), 12. https://doi.org/10.1002/jad.12113
Environmental self-identity partially mediates the effects of exposure and connection to nature on urban children’s conservation behaviours
Keith, R. J., Given, L. M., Martin, J. M., & Hochuli, D. F. (2022). Environmental self-identity partially mediates the effects of exposure and connection to nature on urban children’s conservation behaviours. Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology, 3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cresp.2022.100066
Neighborhood, built environment and children's outdoor play spaces in urban Ghana: Review of policies and challenges
Adjei-Boadi, D., Agyei-Mensah, S., Adamkiewicz, G., Rodriguez, J. I., Gemmell, E., Ezzati, M., … Owusu, G. (2022). Neighborhood, built environment and children’s outdoor play spaces in urban Ghana: Review of policies and challenges. Landscape and Urban Planning , 218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2021.104288
Children’s usage of inclusive playgrounds: A naturalistic observation study of play
James, M. E., Jianopoulos, E., Ross, T., Buliung, R., & Arbour-Nicitopoulos, K. P. (2022). Children’s usage of inclusive playgrounds: A naturalistic observation study of play. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(20). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192013648
Nature-based instruction for science learning – a good fit for all: A controlled comparison of classroom versus nature
Taylor, Faber, Butts-Wilmsmeyer, C., & Jordan, C. (2022). Nature-based instruction for science learning – a good fit for all: A controlled comparison of classroom versus nature. Environmental Education Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2022.2076811
Restorative effects of exposure to nature on children and adolescents: A systematic review
Moll, A., Collado, S., Staats, H., & Corraliza, J. A. (2022). Restorative effects of exposure to nature on children and adolescents: A systematic review. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2022.101884
Effects of nature (greenspace) on cognitive functioning in school children and adolescents: a systematic review
Vella-Brodrick, D. A., & Gilowska, K. (2022). Effects of nature (greenspace) on cognitive functioning in school children and adolescents: a systematic review. Educational Psychology Review, 34, 38. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-022-09658-5