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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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
Are forest healing programs useful in promoting children's emotional welfare?: The interpersonal relationships of children in foster care
Hong, J., Park, S., & An, M. (2021). Are forest healing programs useful in promoting children’s emotional welfare?: The interpersonal relationships of children in foster care. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2021.127034
Quantifying emotional differences in urban green spaces extracted from photos on social networking sites: A study of 34 parks in three cities in northern China
Zhu, X., Geo, M., Zhang, R., & Zhang, B. (2021). Quantifying emotional differences in urban green spaces extracted from photos on social networking sites: A study of 34 parks in three cities in northern China. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2021.127133
Recess behaviors of urban children 16 months after a green schoolyard renovation
Raney, M. A., Bowers, A. L., & Rissberger, A. L. (2021). Recess behaviors of urban children 16 months after a green schoolyard renovation. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 18, 8. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2020-0280
Nature as an ecological asset for positive youth development: Empirical evidence from rural communities
Bowers, E. P., Larson, L. R., & Parry, B. J. (2021). Nature as an ecological asset for positive youth development: Empirical evidence from rural communities. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.688574
Forest School for wellbeing: An environment in which young people can ‘take what they need'
Tiplady, L.S.E., & Menter, H. (2021). Forest School for wellbeing: An environment in which young people can ‘take what they need’. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 21(2), 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2020.1730206