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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Family relations during adventure in nature activities
Figueiredo, J. P., Franzoni, W. C. C., Tavares, L. M., & Marinho, A. (2023). Family relations during adventure in nature activities. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. https://doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2023.2196637
Primary children’s views about appreciating, supporting, and learning about nature
Sheldrake, R., & Reiss, M. J. (2023). Primary children’s views about appreciating, supporting, and learning about nature. Journal of Biological Education, 57(2), 21. https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2021.1909643
Developing sense of place through a place-based Indigenous education for sustainable development curriculum
Li, Wei-Ting, & Shein, Paichi Pat. (2023). Developing sense of place through a place-based Indigenous education for sustainable development curriculum. Environmental Education Research, 29(5), 23. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2022.2098933
Nature experiences in childhood as a driver of connectedness with nature and action for nature: A review
van Heel, B. F., van den Born, R. J. G., & Aarts, N. (2023). Nature experiences in childhood as a driver of connectedness with nature and action for nature: A review. Ecopsychology, 15(4), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/eco.2022.0080
The impact of a ‘‘Three Good Things in Nature’’ writing task on nature connectedness, pro-nature conservation behavior, life satisfaction, and mindfulness in children
Harvey, C., Sheffield, D., Richardson, M., & Wells, R. (2023). The impact of a ‘‘Three Good Things in Nature’’ writing task on nature connectedness, pro-nature conservation behavior, life satisfaction, and mindfulness in children. Ecopsychology, 15(1), 11. https://doi.org/10.1089/eco.2022.0014
Nature exposure and social health: Prosocial behavior, social cohesion, and effect pathways
Arbuthnott, C. D. (2023). Nature exposure and social health: Prosocial behavior, social cohesion, and effect pathways. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2023.102109
The meaning of the physical environment in child and adolescent therapy: A qualitative study of the Outdoor Care Retreat
Hauge, A. L., Lindheim, M. O., Røtting, K., & Johnsen, S. A. K. (2023). The meaning of the physical environment in child and adolescent therapy: A qualitative study of the Outdoor Care Retreat. Ecopsychology, 15(3), 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/eco.2022.0087
Adolescents’ experiences in nature: Sources of everyday well-being
Puhakka, R., & Hakokongas, E. (2023). Adolescents’ experiences in nature: Sources of everyday well-being. Journal of Leisure Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222216.2023.2204346
Adventure therapy for adolescents with complex trauma: A scoping review and analysis
Pringle, G., Boddy, J., Slattery, M., & Harris, P. (2023). Adventure therapy for adolescents with complex trauma: A scoping review and analysis. Journal of Experiential Education, 46(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10538259221147195
Green social prescribing to enhance child and adolescent mental health
Nagi, S., Barriault, S., Muhl, C., Bennett, S., & Racine, N. (2023). Green social prescribing to enhance child and adolescent mental health. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-023-02307-4
The effect of brief exposure to virtual nature on mental wellbeing in adolescents
Owens, M., & Bunce, H. (2023). The effect of brief exposure to virtual nature on mental wellbeing in adolescents. Scientific Reports , 13. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-44717-z
Decline in independent activity as a cause of decline in children’s mental well-being: Summary of the evidence
Gray, P., Lancy, D. F., & Bjorklund, D. F. (2023). Decline in independent activity as a cause of decline in children’s mental well-being: Summary of the evidence. The Journal of Pediatrics, 260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.02.004