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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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
The psychology of recent nature visits: (How) are motives and attentional focus related to post-visit restorative experiences, creativity, and emotional well-being?
Pasanen, T.P., Neuvonen, M., & Korpela, K.M. (2018). The psychology of recent nature visits: (How) are motives and attentional focus related to post-visit restorative experiences, creativity, and emotional well-being?. Environment and Behavior, 50(8), 32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0013916517720261
The effectiveness of a head-heart-hands model for natural and environmental science learning in urban schools
Jagannathan, R., Camasso, M.J., & Delacalle, M. (2018). The effectiveness of a head-heart-hands model for natural and environmental science learning in urban schools. Evaluation and Program Planning, 66, 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2017.09.001
Girls' perspectives of barriers to outdoor physical activity through photovoice: A call for counselor advocacy
Sackett, C.R., Newhart, S., Jenkins, A.M., & Cory, L. (2018). Girls’ perspectives of barriers to outdoor physical activity through photovoice: A call for counselor advocacy. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 13(1), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2017.1343166
Young children's and adults' perceptions of natural play spaces: A case study of Chengdu, southwestern China
Wang, X., Woolley, H., Tang, Y., Liu, H-y., & Luo, Y. (2018). Young children’s and adults’ perceptions of natural play spaces: A case study of Chengdu, southwestern China. Cities, 72, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2017.08.011
Geographies of children's play in the context of neoliberal restructuring in Istanbul
Sullu, B. (2018). Geographies of children’s play in the context of neoliberal restructuring in Istanbul. Children’s Geographies, 16(2), 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2017.1341972
City children's nature knowledge and contact: It is not just about biodiversity provision
Freeman, C., Stein, A., Hand, K., & van Heezik, Y. (2018). City children’s nature knowledge and contact: It is not just about biodiversity provision. Environment and Behavior, 50(10), 27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0013916517732108