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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“I think that we should, but I don’t think that we can”: What school staff think about adventurous play at schools in England
Nesbit, R. J., Harvey, K., & Dodd, H. F. (2025). “I think that we should, but I don’t think that we can”: What school staff think about adventurous play at schools in England. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. https://doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2025.2486844
The natural world around me; a qualitative exploration of young people’s relationship to nature and how it relates to their wellbeing and feelings of pro-environmental behaviour
Shrestha, T., Cassarino, M., Foley, S., & Di Blasi, Z. (2025). The natural world around me; a qualitative exploration of young people’s relationship to nature and how it relates to their wellbeing and feelings of pro-environmental behaviour. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102556
Adolescent visit patterns of urban green spaces and socio-demographic variations in a large high-density city
Chen, Z., Peng, L. L. H., & Shan, X. (2025). Adolescent visit patterns of urban green spaces and socio-demographic variations in a large high-density city. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128940
An exploratory study into the effect of an outdoor, cold-water immersion course on mood in adolescents in Norway and the UK
Harper, C. M., Romeyke, V., Shergold, S., Ford, A., & Danielsen, K. K. (2025). An exploratory study into the effect of an outdoor, cold-water immersion course on mood in adolescents in Norway and the UK. Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.2989/17280583.2025.2503348
Exploring the psychological impacts of water-based outdoor physical activities on university students: a qualitative interview study
Liu, X., Qin, H., Zhang, H., Weng, X., Lin, S., Ge, F., & Wang, R. (2025). Exploring the psychological impacts of water-based outdoor physical activities on university students: a qualitative interview study. Scientific Reports , 15. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-04894-5
The relationships between nature connectedness, nature contact, and positive psychological outcomes: A meta-analysis
Zeng, Q., Yang, Z., Chen, Z., & Chen, P. (2025). The relationships between nature connectedness, nature contact, and positive psychological outcomes: A meta-analysis. Journal of Environmental Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102675
Leveling the Playing Field: Opportunities for School Recess to Promote Wellness and Reduce Disparities in Elementary School Children
Konduru, D., Lowrey, K. M., & Hager, E. R. (2025). Leveling the Playing Field: Opportunities for School Recess to Promote Wellness and Reduce Disparities in Elementary School Children. American Journal of Health Promotion. https://doi.org/10.1177/08901171251319847
Considering biophilic tendencies when operationalising nature as medicine: a critical review
Stonebridge, N., Sumner, R. C., & Scott, S. (2025). Considering biophilic tendencies when operationalising nature as medicine: a critical review. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102678
Prescribing nature for human health: An examination of public interest, barriers, and enablers related to nature prescription programming in Canada
Lemieux, C. J., Lazarescu, C., Reining, C. E., Groulx, M. W., Lem, M., Astell-Burt, T., & Feng, X. (2025). Prescribing nature for human health: An examination of public interest, barriers, and enablers related to nature prescription programming in Canada. Wellbeing, Space and Society, 8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wss.2025.100251
Barriers and facilitators to implementing nature prescriptions for child and youth health: a scoping review
Paquet, S., Struthers, N. A., Gunz, A., & Gittings, L. (2025). Barriers and facilitators to implementing nature prescriptions for child and youth health: a scoping review. Health Promotion International, 40. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaf039
Evaluation of a nature prescription program in schools to increase nature-based physical activity and time spent outdoors: Implementation of the kids in parks TRACK Rx program by the school nurse
Christiana, R. W., Urroz, J., & Venrick, H. W. (2025). Evaluation of a nature prescription program in schools to increase nature-based physical activity and time spent outdoors: Implementation of the kids in parks TRACK Rx program by the school nurse. The Journal of School Nursing, 41(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10598405231195566
Nature connectedness in adolescents and young adults: a systematic review
Madera, F., Olcese, M., Cardinali, P., & Migliorini, L. (2025). Nature connectedness in adolescents and young adults: a systematic review. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102761