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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Time spent in nature is associated with increased pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors
DeVille, N. V., Tomasso, L. P., Stoddard, O. P., Wilt, G. E., Horton, T. H., Wolf, K. L., … James, P. (2021). Time spent in nature is associated with increased pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(14). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18147498
Improving children’s emotional health through installing biowalls in classrooms
Lee, A., Kim, H., Kwoon, H. J., Kim, S., & Park, S. (2021). Improving children’s emotional health through installing biowalls in classrooms. Journal of People, Plants, and Environment, 24(1), 10. https://doi.org/10.11628/ksppe.2021.24.1.29
Bracing Biophilia: When biophilic design promotes pupil’s attentional performance, perceived restorativeness and affiliation with nature
Barbiero, G., Berto, R., Venturella, A., & Maculan, N. (2021). Bracing Biophilia: When biophilic design promotes pupil’s attentional performance, perceived restorativeness and affiliation with nature. Environment, Development and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01903-1
Biophilic design patterns for primary schools
Ghaziani, R., Lemon, M., & Atmodiwirjo, P. (2021). Biophilic design patterns for primary schools. Sustainability , 13. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132112207
The impact of schoolyard greening on children's physical activity and socioemotional health: A systematic review of experimental studies
Bikomeye, J. C., Balza, J., & Beyer, K. M. (2021). The impact of schoolyard greening on children’s physical activity and socioemotional health: A systematic review of experimental studies. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(535), 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18020535
Parental perspectives on green schoolyards: Advantages outweigh disadvantages, but willingness to help is limited
van Dijk-Wesselius, J. E., Having, D., de Koning, M., Maas, J., & van den Berg, A. E. (2021). Parental perspectives on green schoolyards: Advantages outweigh disadvantages, but willingness to help is limited. Children’s Geographies, 19(2), 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2020.1751071
Evaluating a green schoolyard transformation: A protocol utilizing the RE-AIM framework
Gerstein, D. E., Bates, C. R., & Bohnert, A. M. (2021). Evaluating a green schoolyard transformation: A protocol utilizing the RE-AIM framework. Children, Youth and Environments, 31(1), 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.31.1.0187
Developing connections between healthy living and environmental sustainability concepts in Cretan preschool children: A randomized trial
Kornilaki, E. N., Skouteris, H., & Morris, H. (2021). Developing connections between healthy living and environmental sustainability concepts in Cretan preschool children: A randomized trial. Early Child Development and Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2021.1925664
Contributions to sustainability through young children's nature play: A systematic review
Ernst, J., McAllister, K., Siklander, P., & Storli, R. (2021). Contributions to sustainability through young children’s nature play: A systematic review. Sustainability, 13, 36. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13137443
Babies and toddlers outdoors: A narrative review of the literature on provision for under twos in ECEC settings
Kemp, K., & Josephidou, J. (2021). Babies and toddlers outdoors: A narrative review of the literature on provision for under twos in ECEC settings. Early Years. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09575146.2021.1915962
'Oh no, the stick keeps falling!': An analytical framework for conceptualising young children’s interactions during free play in a woodland setting
Ellis, C., Beauchamp, G., Sarwar, S., Tyrie, J., Adams, D., Dumitrescu, S., & Haughton, C. (2021). ’Oh no, the stick keeps falling!’: An analytical framework for conceptualising young children’s interactions during free play in a woodland setting. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1476718X20983861
Life course nature exposure and mental health outcomes: A systematic review and future directions
Li, D., Menotti, T., Ding, Y., & Wells, N. M. (2021). Life course nature exposure and mental health outcomes: A systematic review and future directions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18105146