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.
This project is a partnership with Children & Nature Network and NAAEE. Funded by the Pisces Foundation with support from ee360, ee360+, and the U.S. Forest Service. Learn more.
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Attractive playgrounds: Some factors affecting user interest and visiting patterns
Jansson, M. (2010). Attractive playgrounds: Some factors affecting user interest and visiting patterns. Landscape Research, 35(1), 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01426390903414950
Adolescents' sports and exercise environments in a US time use survey
Dunton, G. F., Berrigan, D., Ballard-Barbash, R., Perna, F. M., Graubard, B. I., & Atienza, A. A. (2010). Adolescents’ sports and exercise environments in a US time use survey. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 39(2), 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2010.03.022
A systematic review of evidence for the added benefits to health of exposure to natural environments
Bowler, D. E., Buyung-Ali, L. M., Knight, T. M., & Pullin, A. S. (2010). A systematic review of evidence for the added benefits to health of exposure to natural environments. BMC Public Health, 10(456). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-10-456
The characteristics of the outdoor school environment associated with physical activity
Haug, E., Torsheim, T., Sallis, J. F., & Samdal, O. (2010). The characteristics of the outdoor school environment associated with physical activity. Health Education Research, 25(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/her/cyn050
Mapping the walk to school using accelerometry combined with a Global Positioning System
Cooper, A. R., Page, A. S., Wheeler, B. W., Griew, P., Davis, L., & Hillsdon, M. (2010). Mapping the walk to school using accelerometry combined with a Global Positioning System. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 38(2), 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2009.10.036
Patterns of GPS measured time outdoors after school and objective physical activity in English children: The PEACH project
Cooper, A. R., Page, A. S., Wheeler, B. W., Hillsdon, M, Griew, P., & Jago, R. (2010). Patterns of GPS measured time outdoors after school and objective physical activity in English children: The PEACH project. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 7(31). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-7-31
Independent mobility, perceptions of the built environment and children's participation in play, active travel and structured exercise and sport: The PEACH Project
Page, A. S., Cooper, A. R., Griew, P., & Jago, R. (2010). Independent mobility, perceptions of the built environment and children’s participation in play, active travel and structured exercise and sport: The PEACH Project. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 7(17). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-7-17
What brings children to the park? Analysis and measurement of the variables affecting children's use of parks
Loukaitou-Sideris, A., & Sideris, A. (2010). What brings children to the park? Analysis and measurement of the variables affecting children’s use of parks. Journal of the American Planning Association, 76(1), 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01944360903418338
Children in schoolyards: Tracking movement patterns and physical activity in schoolyards using global positioning system and heart rate monitoring
Fjørtoft, I., Kristoffersen, B, & Sageie, J. (2010). Children in schoolyards: Tracking movement patterns and physical activity in schoolyards using global positioning system and heart rate monitoring. Landscape and Urban Planning, 93, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2009.07.008
Using nature and outdoor activity to improve children's health
McCurdy, L. E., Winterbottom, K. E., Mehta, S. S., & Roberts, J. R. (2010). Using nature and outdoor activity to improve children’s health. Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, 40(5), 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cppeds.2010.02.003
Greenspace and children's physical activity: A GPS/GIS analysis of the PEACH project
Wheeler, B. W., Cooper, A. R., Page, A. S., & Jago, R. (2010). Greenspace and children’s physical activity: A GPS/GIS analysis of the PEACH project. Preventive Medicine, 51(2), 5. http://dx.doi.org/:10.1016/j.ypmed.2010.06.001
Where can they play? Outdoor spaces and physical activity among adolescents in US urbanized areas
Boone-Heinonen, J., Casanova, K., Richardson, A. S., & Gordon-Larsen, P. (2010). Where can they play? Outdoor spaces and physical activity among adolescents in US urbanized areas. Preventive Medicine, 51(3-4), 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2010.07.013