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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What is the relationship between risky outdoor play and health in children? A systematic review
Brussoni, M., Gibbons, R., Gray, C., Ishikawa, T., Sandseter, E.B.H., Bienenstock, A., … M.S., Tremblay. (2015). What is the relationship between risky outdoor play and health in children? A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 12(6), 32. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph120606423
How might contact with nature promote human health? Promising mechanisms and a possible central pathway
Kuo, M. (2015). How might contact with nature promote human health? Promising mechanisms and a possible central pathway. Frontiers in Psychology, 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01093
Initial investigation of nature-based, child-centered play therapy: A single-case design
Swank, J.C., Shin, S.M., Cabrita, C., Cheung, C., & Rivers, B. (2015). Initial investigation of nature-based, child-centered play therapy: A single-case design. Journal of Counseling & Development, 93(4), 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12042
A review of the health benefits of greenness
James, P., Banay, R.F., Hart, J.E., & Laden, F. (2015). A review of the health benefits of greenness. Current Epidemiology Reports, 2(2), 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40471-015-0043-7
Seeing is believing? Insights from young children in nature
White, E.J. (2015). Seeing is believing? Insights from young children in nature. International Journal of Early Childhood, 47(1), 18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13158-014-0118-5
How does psychological restoration work in children? An exploratory study
Berto, R., Pasini, M., & Barbiero, G. (2015). How does psychological restoration work in children? An exploratory study. Journal of Child and Adolescent Behavior, 3(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2375-4494.1000200
Benefits of nature contact for children
Chawla, L. (2015). Benefits of nature contact for children. Journal of Planning Literature, 30(4), 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0885412215595441
The effects of school gardens on children’s science knowledge: A randomized controlled trial of low-income elementary schools
Wells, N.M., Myers, B.M., Todd, L.E., Barale, K., Gaolach, B., Ferenz, G., … Franz, N.K. (2015). The effects of school gardens on children’s science knowledge: A randomized controlled trial of low-income elementary schools. International Journal of Science Education, 37(17), 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2015.1112048
Development and validation of the attitudes toward outdoor play scales for children
Beyer, K., Bizub, J., Szabo, A., Heller, B., Kistner, A., Shawgo, E., & Zetts, C. (2015). Development and validation of the attitudes toward outdoor play scales for children. Social Science & Medicine, 133, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.10.033
When nature nurtures children: Nature as a containing and holding space
Hordyk, S. R., Dulude, M., & Shem, M. (2015). When nature nurtures children: Nature as a containing and holding space. Children’s Geographies, 13(5), 18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2014.923814
Mothers' perceived proximity to green space is associated with TV viewing time in children: The Growing Up in Scotland study
Aggio, D., Smith, L., Fisher, A., & Hamer, M. (2015). Mothers’ perceived proximity to green space is associated with TV viewing time in children: The Growing Up in Scotland study. Preventive Medicine, 70, 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.11.018
The benefits of nature experience: Improved affect and cognition
Bratman, G.N., Daily, G.C., Levy, B.J., & Gross, J.J. (2015). The benefits of nature experience: Improved affect and cognition. Landscape and Urban Planning, 138, 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2015.02.005