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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Natural environments near schools: Potential benefits for socio-emotional and behavioral development in early childhood
Scott, J.T., Kilmer, R.P., Wang, C., Cook, J.R., & Haber, M.G. (2018). Natural environments near schools: Potential benefits for socio-emotional and behavioral development in early childhood. American Journal of Community Psychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12272
EcoWellness: Contextualizing nature connection in traditional clinical and educational settings to foster positive childhood outcomes
Reese, R.F. (2018). EcoWellness: Contextualizing nature connection in traditional clinical and educational settings to foster positive childhood outcomes. Ecopsychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/eco.2018.0031
The effects of an Urban Forest Health Intervention Program on physical activity, substance abuse, psychosomatic symptoms, and life satisfaction among adolescents
Tesler, R., Plaut, P., & Endvelt, R. (2018). The effects of an Urban Forest Health Intervention Program on physical activity, substance abuse, psychosomatic symptoms, and life satisfaction among adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(10). http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15102134
Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Adventure Therapy to promote psychological wellbeing of children at-risk
Tracey, D., Gray, T., Truong, S., & Ward, K. (2018). Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Adventure Therapy to promote psychological wellbeing of children at-risk. Frontiers in Psychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01565
Using culturally-relevant experiential education to enhance urban children's knowledge and engagement in science
Djonko-Moore, C., Leonard, J., Holifield, Q., Bailey, E.B., & Almughyirah, S.M. (2018). Using culturally-relevant experiential education to enhance urban children’s knowledge and engagement in science. Journal of Experiential Education, 41(2), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177%2F1053825917742164
Fostering children's connection to nature through authentic situations: The case of saving salamanders at school
Barthel, S., Belton, S., Raymond, C.M., & Giusti, M. (2018). Fostering children’s connection to nature through authentic situations: The case of saving salamanders at school. Frontiers in Psychology, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00928
Mental health benefits of interactions with nature in children and teenagers: A systematic review
Tillmann, S., Tobin, D., Avison, W., & Gilliland, J. (2018). Mental health benefits of interactions with nature in children and teenagers: A systematic review. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 72(10). http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jech-2018-210436
Characteristics associated with high and low levels of ecological literacy in a western society
Pitman, S.D., Daniels, C.B., & Sutton, P.C. (2018). Characteristics associated with high and low levels of ecological literacy in a western society. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology, 25(3), 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504509.2017.1384412
School gardens in the United States: Current barriers to integration and sustainability
Burt, K.G., Luesse, H.B., Rakoff, J., Ventura, A., & Burgermaster, M. (2018). School gardens in the United States: Current barriers to integration and sustainability. American Journal of Public Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2018.304674
Understanding the nature play milieu: Using behavior mapping to investigate children's activities in outdoor play spaces
Cox, A., Loebach, J., & Little, S. (2018). Understanding the nature play milieu: Using behavior mapping to investigate children’s activities in outdoor play spaces. Children, Youth and Environments, 28(2), 30. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.28.2.0232
Use of children's literature to support an emerging curriculum model of education for sustainable development for young learners
Bhagwanji, Y., & Born, P. (2018). Use of children’s literature to support an emerging curriculum model of education for sustainable development for young learners. Journal of Education for Sustainable Development, 12(2), 18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0973408218785320
Green breaks: The restorative effect of the school environment's green areas on children's cognitive performance
Amicone, G., Petruccelli, I., De Dominicis, S., Gherardini, A., Costantino, V., Perucchini, P., & Bonaiuto, M. (2018). Green breaks: The restorative effect of the school environment’s green areas on children’s cognitive performance. Frontiers in Psychology, 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01579