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 the health impact of exposure to neighourhood green space differ between population groups? An explorative study in four European cities
Ruijsbroek, A., Droomers, M., Kruize, H., van Kempen, E., C.J., Gidlow., Hurst, G., … Groenewegen, P.P. (2017). Does the health impact of exposure to neighourhood green space differ between population groups? An explorative study in four European cities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14(6). http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14060618
Variation in experiences of nature across gradients of tree cover in compact and sprawling cities
Shanahan, D.F., Cox, D.T.C., Fuller, R.A., Hancock, S., Lin, B.B., Anderson, K., … Gaston, K.J. (2017). Variation in experiences of nature across gradients of tree cover in compact and sprawling cities. Landscape and Urban Planning, 157, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.07.004
An assessment of urban park access in Shanghai – Implications for the social equity in urban China
Xiao, Y., Wang, Z., Li, Z., & Tang, Z. (2017). An assessment of urban park access in Shanghai – Implications for the social equity in urban China. Landscape and Urban Planning, 157, 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.08.007
The association between urban trees and crime: Evidence from the spread of the emerald ash borer in Cincinnati
Kondo, M.C., Han, S.H., Donovan, G.H., & MacDonald, J.M. (2017). The association between urban trees and crime: Evidence from the spread of the emerald ash borer in Cincinnati. Landscape and Urban Planning, 157, 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.07.003
Nearby green space and human health: Evaluating accessibility metrics
Ekkel, E.D., & de Vries, S. (2017). Nearby green space and human health: Evaluating accessibility metrics. Landscape and Urban Planning, 157, 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.06.008
The importance of urban gardens in supporting children's biophilia
Hand, K.L., Freeman, C., Seddon, P.J., Recio, M.R., Stein, A., & van Heezik, Y. (2017). The importance of urban gardens in supporting children’s biophilia. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, 114(2), 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1609588114
Neighborhood context and youth physical activity: Differential associations by gender and age
Kowaleski-Jones, L., Fan, J.X., Wen, M., & Hanson, H. (2017). Neighborhood context and youth physical activity: Differential associations by gender and age. American Journal of Health Promotion, 31(5), 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0890117116667353
Playground usage and physical activity levels of children based on playground spatial features
Reimers, A.K., & Knapp, G. (2017). Playground usage and physical activity levels of children based on playground spatial features. Journal of Public Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10389-017-0828-x
Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis
Soga, M., Gaston, K.J., & Yamaurac, Y. (2017). Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis. Preventive Medicine Reports, 5, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2016.11.007
Effects of interactions with animals on human psychological distress
Crossman, M.K. (2017). Effects of interactions with animals on human psychological distress. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 73(3), 24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22410
Nature as children's space: A systematic review
Adams, S., & Savahl, S. (2017). Nature as children’s space: A systematic review. The Journal of Environmental Education, 48(5), 31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00958964.2017.1366160
Attentional demands of executive function tasks in indoor and outdoor settings: Behavioral and neuroelectrical evidence
Torquati, J., Schutte, A., & Kiat, J. (2017). Attentional demands of executive function tasks in indoor and outdoor settings: Behavioral and neuroelectrical evidence. Children, Youth and Environments, 27(2), 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.27.2.0070