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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Garden-based learning as a tool to improve classroom behaviors and academic success
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
Empathy with nature is related to conservation behaviors
Tam, Kim-Pong. (2013). Dispositional empathy with nature. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 35, 92-104.
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
A repeated measures experiment of green exercise to improve self-esteem in UK school children
Reed, K., Wood, C., Barton, J., Pretty, J. N., Cohen, D., & Sandercock, G. R. H. (2013). A repeated measures experiment of green exercise to improve self-esteem in UK school children. PLOS ONE, 8(7), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0069176
Adventure programs and diverse family styles
Lee, K., & Ewert, A. (2013). Adventure programs and diverse family styles. Journal of Experiential Education, 36(2), 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1053825913487886
Strengthening families: Exploring the impacts of family camp experiences on family functioning and parenting
Garst, B. A., Baughman, S., Franz, N. K, & Seidel, R. W. (2013). Strengthening families: Exploring the impacts of family camp experiences on family functioning and parenting. Journal of Experiential Education, 36(1), 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1053825913481582
Environmental, institutional, and demographic predictors of environmental literacy among middle school children
Stevenson, K. T., Peterson, M. N., Bondell, H. D., Mertig, A. G., & Moore, S. E. (2013). Environmental, institutional, and demographic predictors of environmental literacy among middle school children. PLOS One, 8(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0059519
Child-initiated learning, the outdoor environment and the underachieving child
Maynard, T., Waters, J., & Clement, C. (2013). Child-initiated learning, the outdoor environment and the underachieving child. Early Years, 33(3), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09575146.2013.771152
Exposure to public natural space as a protective factor for emotional well-being among young people in Canada
Huynh, Q., Craig, W., Janssen, I., & Pickett, W. (2013). Exposure to public natural space as a protective factor for emotional well-being among young people in Canada. BMC Public Health, 13(407). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-407
Young people’s outdoor recreation and state park use: Perceived benefits from the parent/guardian perspective
Larson, L. R., Whiting, J. W., & Green, G. T. (2013). Young people’s outdoor recreation and state park use: Perceived benefits from the parent/guardian perspective. Children, Youth and Environments, 23(3), 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.23.3.0089