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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Nature prescribing or nature programming? Complementary practices to increase time in nature to support mental health
Tate, W., Chawla, L., Sachs, A. L., Litt, J. S., & Razani, N. (2024). Nature prescribing or nature programming? Complementary practices to increase time in nature to support mental health. Ecopsychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/eco.2023.0064
The role of nature in emotion regulation processes: An evidence-based rapid review
Vitale, V., & Bonaiuto, M. (2024). The role of nature in emotion regulation processes: An evidence-based rapid review. Journal of Environmental Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2024.102325
Impactful co-design: Adult decision-makers’ perspectives on actualising children’s ideas for health-promoting neighbourhoods in Aotearoa New Zealand
Williams, T., Ward, K., Goodwin, D., & Smith, M. (2024). Impactful co-design: Adult decision-makers’ perspectives on actualising children’s ideas for health-promoting neighbourhoods in Aotearoa New Zealand. Health and Place, 87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103253
Benefits of nature exposure on cognitive functioning in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Nguyen, L., & Walters, J. (2024). Benefits of nature exposure on cognitive functioning in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2024.102336
Exploring mental health outcome variables in outdoor adventure and experiential education
Davidson, C., & Ewert, A. (2024). Exploring mental health outcome variables in outdoor adventure and experiential education. Journal of Experiential Education, 47(2). https://doi.org/10.1177/10538259231226315
Green versus grey break: children’s place experience of recess-time in primary schools’ natural and built area
Amicone, G., Collado, S., Perucchini, P., Petruccelli, I., Ariccio, S., & Bonaiuto, M. (2024). Green versus grey break: children’s place experience of recess-time in primary schools’ natural and built area. Children’s Geographies , 22(1), 15. https://doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2023.2207118
Which horticultural activities are more effective for children’s recovery from stress and mental fatigue? A quasi-experimental study
Guo, L., Xu, W., Shi, Y., Gao, S., Xiao, C., Zhang, X., … Zhang, Y. (2024). Which horticultural activities are more effective for children’s recovery from stress and mental fatigue? A quasi-experimental study. Frontiers in Psychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.13
The biophilic school: A critical synthesis of evidence-based systematic literature reviews
Fisher, K. (2024). The biophilic school: A critical synthesis of evidence-based systematic literature reviews. Architecture, 4, 22. https://doi.org/10.3390/architecture4030025
Preschool educators’ opinions and practices on school gardening
Deniz, U. H., & Kalburan, N. C. (2024). Preschool educators’ opinions and practices on school gardening. Urban Education, 59(9 ). http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00420859221125710
Therapeutic gardening groups with children and young people who have experienced maltreatment
McVeigh, M. J., Kassiotis, E., & McVeigh, C. G. (2024). Therapeutic gardening groups with children and young people who have experienced maltreatment. Australian Social Work. https://doi.org/10.1080/0312407X.2024.2416622
Effect of therapeutic gardening program in urban gardens on the mental health of children and their caregivers with atopic dermatitis
Baik, H., Choi, S., An, M., Jin, H., Kang, I., Yoon, W., & Yoo, Y. (2024). Effect of therapeutic gardening program in urban gardens on the mental health of children and their caregivers with atopic dermatitis. Healthcare , 12(919). https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12090919
Evaluation of a nature prescription program on parental perceptions for children’s outdoor activities
Urroz, J., & Christiana, R. W. (2024). Evaluation of a nature prescription program on parental perceptions for children’s outdoor activities. Ecopsychology, 16(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/eco.2023.0072