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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A prospective examination of children's time spent outdoors, objectively measured physical activity and overweight
Cleland, V., Crawford, D., Baur, L. A., Hume, C., Timperio, A., & Salmon, J. (2008). A prospective examination of children’s time spent outdoors, objectively measured physical activity and overweight. International Journal of Obesity, 32(11), 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ijo.2008.171
Features of public open spaces and physical activity among children: Findings from the CLAN study
Timperio, A., Giles-Corti, B., Crawford, D., Andrianopoulos, N., Ball, K., Salmon, J., & Hume, C. (2008). Features of public open spaces and physical activity among children: Findings from the CLAN study. Preventive Medicine, 47(5), 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2008.07.015
Ecological knowledge is lost in wealthier communities and countries
Pilgrim, S. E., Cullen, L. C., Smith, D. J., & Pretty, J. (2008). Ecological knowledge is lost in wealthier communities and countries. Environmental Science & Technology, 42(4), 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es070837v
Just One Day Results in a Lasting Impact
Farmer, James, Knapp, Doug, & Benton, Gregory M. (2007). An elementary school environmental education field trip: Long-term effects on ecological and environmental knowledge and attitude development. Journal of Environmental Education, 38, 33-42.
Digital childhood: Electronic media and technology use among infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Vandewater, E. A., Rideout, V. J., Wartella, E. A, Huang, X., Lee, J., & Shim, M. S. (2007). Digital childhood: Electronic media and technology use among infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Pediatrics, 119(5), 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.2006-1804
Determinants of activity-friendly neighborhoods for children: Results from the SPACE study
de Vries, S. I, Bakker, I., van Mechelen, W, & Hopman-Rock, M. (2007). Determinants of activity-friendly neighborhoods for children: Results from the SPACE study. American Journal of Health Promotion, 21(4), 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.4278/0890-1171-21.4s.312
Is love of nature in the US becoming love of electronic media? 16-year downtrend in national park visits explained by watching movies, playing video games, internet use, and oil prices
Pergams, O. R. W., & Zaradic, P. A. (2006). Is love of nature in the US becoming love of electronic media? 16-year downtrend in national park visits explained by watching movies, playing video games, internet use, and oil prices. Journal of Environmental Management, 80(4), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2006.02.001
Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States, 1999-2004
Ogden, C. L., Carroll, M. D., Curtin, L. R., McDowell, M. A., Tabak, C. J., & Flegal, K. M. (2006). Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States, 1999-2004. JAMA, 295(13), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.295.13.1549
Where do children usually play? A qualitative study of parents' perceptions of influences on children's active free play
Veitch, J., Bagley, S., & Salmon, J. (2006). Where do children usually play? A qualitative study of parents’ perceptions of influences on children’s active free play. Health & Place, 12(4), 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2005.02.009
It all used to be better? Different generations on continuity and change in urban children's daily use of space
Karsten, L. (2005). It all used to be better? Different generations on continuity and change in urban children’s daily use of space. Children’s Geographies, 3(3), 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733280500352912
The ability of A-level students to name plants
Bebbington, A. (2005). The ability of A-level students to name plants. Journal of Biological Education, 39(2), 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2005.9655963
Environmental Education Program Was an “Equalizer” Among Kids With Very Different Skill Levels and Backgrounds
Ernst, Julie, & Monroe, Martha C. (2004). The effects of environment-based education on students’ critical thinking skills and disposition toward critical thinking. Environmental Education Research, 10, 507-522.