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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Does playground improvement increase physical activity among children? A quasi-experimental study of a natural experiment
Bohn-Goldbaum, E. E., Phongsavan, P., Merom, D., Rogers, K., Kamalesh, V., & Bauman, A. (2013). Does playground improvement increase physical activity among children? A quasi-experimental study of a natural experiment. Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/109841
The beach as a setting for families’ health promotion: A qualitative study with parents and children living in coastal regions in Southwest England
Ashbullby, K. J., Pahl, S., Webley, P., & White, M. P. (2013). The beach as a setting for families’ health promotion: A qualitative study with parents and children living in coastal regions in Southwest England. Health & Place, 23, 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2013.06.005
Experiencing nature in children’s summer camps: Affective, cognitive and behavioral consequences
Collado, S., Staats, H., & Corraliza, J. A. (2013). Experiencing nature in children’s summer camps: Affective, cognitive and behavioral consequences. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 33, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2012.08.002
Calm, active and focused: Children’s responses to an organic outdoor learning environment
Nedovic, S., & Morrissey, A. (2013). Calm, active and focused: Children’s responses to an organic outdoor learning environment. Learning Environments Research, 16(2), 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10984-013-9127-9
Garden-based learning: An experience with “at risk” secondary education students
Ruiz-Gallardo, J., Verde, A., & Valdes, A. (2013). Garden-based learning: An experience with “at risk” secondary education students. The Journal of Environmental Education, 44(4), 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00958964.2013.786669
Children’s restorative experiences and self-reported environmental behaviors
Collado, S., & Corraliza, J. A. (2013). Children’s restorative experiences and self-reported environmental behaviors. Environment and Behavior, 47(1), 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0013916513492417
Concepts and measures related to connected to nature: Similarities and differences
Tam, K-P. (2013). Concepts and measures related to connected to nature: Similarities and differences. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 34, 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2013.01.004
Does a nurturing approach that uses an outdoor play environment build resilience in children from a challenging background?
McArdle, K., Harrison, T., & Harrison, D. (2013). Does a nurturing approach that uses an outdoor play environment build resilience in children from a challenging background? Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 13(3), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2013.776862
Learning biology and mathematics outdoors: Effects and attitudes in a Swedish high school context
Fägerstam, E., & Blom, J. (2013). Learning biology and mathematics outdoors: Effects and attitudes in a Swedish high school context. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 13(1), 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2011.647432
Effects of animal-assisted activities with guinea pigs in the primary school classroom
O’Haire, M. E., McKenzie, S. J., McCune, S., & Slaughter, V. (2013). Effects of animal-assisted activities with guinea pigs in the primary school classroom. Anthrozoös, 26(3), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.2752/175303713X13697429463835
From play areas to natural areas: The role of zoos in getting families outdoors
Oxarart, A. L., Monroe, M. C., & Plate, R. R. (2013). From play areas to natural areas: The role of zoos in getting families outdoors. Visitor Studies, 16(1), 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10645578.2013.768074
A closer examination of the relationship between children's weight status and the food and physical activity environment
Ohri-Vachaspati, P., Llyod, K., DeLia, D., Tulloch, D., & Yedidia, M.J. (2013). A closer examination of the relationship between children’s weight status and the food and physical activity environment. Preventive Medicine, 57(3), 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2013.05.009