eeRESEARCH

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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Solitary and social outdoor activities positively impact connectedness to nature in youth

Szczytko, R., Stevenson, K.T., Peterson, M.N., & Bondell, H. (2020). How combinations of recreational activities predict connection to nature among youth. The Journal of Environmental Education. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00958964.2020.1787313

A study of storytelling practices in hunting and fishing that can strengthen human-nature relationships

Russell, Joshua. (2020). Telling better stories: Toward critical, place-based, and multispecies narrative pedagogies in hunting and fishing cultures. The Journal of Environmental Education, 51, 232-245.

Common misconceptions students have about climate change

Jarrett, Lorna, & Takacs, George. (2020). Secondary students’ ideas about scientific concepts underlying climate change. Environmental Education Research, 26, 400-420.

Positive correlation between environmental knowledge and attitudes found in Korean middle school students

Choe, Jin-Hyok, Kim, Chol-Hyok, & Ri, Gwang-Ho. (2020). An investigation on the environmental knowledge and attitudes of senior middle school students in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. International Research in Geographical & Environmental Education, 29, 146-162.

Learning circles increase women's knowledge and involvement as agricultural landowners

Petrzelka, Peggy, Ott, Mary Briggs, Fairchild, Ennea, & Filipiak, Jennifer. (2020). ‘From a circle of introductions’: adult learning and empowerment of women agricultural landowners. Environmental Education Research, 26, 206-218.

Youth combine knowledge, politics, and emotion when discussing climate change

Zummo, Lynne, Gargroetzi, Emma, & Garcia, Antero. (2020). Youth voice on climate change: using factor analysis to understand the intersection of science, politics, and emotion. Environmental Education Research, 26, 1207-1226.

Educators' positive emotional behaviors positively influence EE learning outcomes

O’Hare, Anna, Powell, Robert B., Stern, Marc J., & Bowers, Edmond P. (2020). Influence of educator’s emotional support behaviors on environmental education student outcomes. Environmental Education Research, 26, 1556-1577.

Environmental educators need a comprehensive understanding of eco-anxiety's multiple forms and manifestations to effectively support learners while maintaining critical awareness of its psychological and sociopolitical dimensions

Pihkala, Panu. (2020). Eco-Anxiety and Environmental Education. Sustainability, 12(23), 10149+. 10.3390/su122310149

Comparing environmental literacy in informal education between secular, religious, and ultraorthodox children in Israel

Goldman, Daphne, Pe’er, Sara, & Yavetz, Bela. (2020). Sociocultural anchors for incorporating sustainability in youth movements: Comparison among secular, religious, and ultraorthodox movements. The Journal of Environmental Education, 51, 183-199.

Utilizing pedagogical literacy to establish early-onset agency with self-identity and the environment

Häggström, Margaretha, & Schmidt, Catarina. (2020). Enhancing children’s literacy and ecological literacy through critical place-based pedagogy. Environmental Education Research, 26, 1729-1745.

Photovoice can serve as an equitable method, but emancipatory outcomes are needed

Derr, Victoria, & Simons, Jordin. (2020). A review of photovoice applications in environment, sustainability, and conservation contexts: is the method maintaining its emancipatory intents?. Environmental Education Research, 26, 359-380.

Graduate attribute assessment tool reveals positive sustainability learning outcomes and implications for higher education

Holdsworth, Sarah, Sandri, Orana, Thomas, Ian, Wong, Peter, Chester, Andrea, & McLaughlin, Patricia. (2020). The use of the theory of planned behaviour to assess graduate attributes for sustainability. Environmental Education Research, 26, 275-295.