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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Art-infused and place-based EE programs yield increased knowledge and connection for students
Schneller, A. J., Harrison, L. M., Adelman, J., & Post, S. (2021). Outcomes of art-based environmental education in the Hudson River Watershed. Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 20(1), 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1533015X.2019.1617805
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
Connection to nature boosts adolescents’ mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic
Jackson, S. B., Stevenson, K. T., Larson, L. R., Peterson, M. N., & Seekamp, E. (2021). Connection to nature boosts adolescents’ mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sustainability, 13(12297), 24. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132112297
What shapes uneven access to urban amenities? Thick injustice and the legacy of racial discrimination in Denver’s parks
Rigolon, A., & Németh, J. (2021). What shapes uneven access to urban amenities? Thick injustice and the legacy of racial discrimination in Denver’s parks. Journal of Planning Education and Research, 41(3), 14. https://doi.org/10.1177/0739456X18789251
The association between natural environments and childhood mental health and development: A systematic review and assessment of different exposure measurements
Davis, Z., Guhn, M., Jarvis, I., Jarrett, M., Nesbitt, L., Oberlander, T., … van den Bosch, M. (2021). The association between natural environments and childhood mental health and development: A systematic review and assessment of different exposure measurements. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2021.113767
Associations between nature exposure and health: A review of the evidence
Jimenez, M. P., DeVille, N. V., Elliott, E. G., Schiff, J. E., Wilt, G. E., Hart, J. E., & James, P. (2021). Associations between nature exposure and health: A review of the evidence. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , 18(9). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18094790
Residential greenness and birth outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
Hu, C., Yang, X., Gui, S., Ding, K., Huang, K., Fang, Y., … Zhang, X. (2021). Residential greenness and birth outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Environmental Research, 193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2020.110599
Is School Gardening Combined with Physical Activity Intervention Effective for Improving Childhood Obesity? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Qi, Y., Hamzah, S. H., Gu, E., Wang, H., Xi, Y., Sun, M., … Lin, Q. (2021). Is School Gardening Combined with Physical Activity Intervention Effective for Improving Childhood Obesity? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients, 13(2605). https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13082605
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
Engaging school and family in Navajo gardening for health: Development of the Yéego intervention to promote healthy eating among Navajo children
Ornelas, I. J., Rudd, K., Bishop, S., Deschenie, D., Brown, Fred, Lombard, K., & Beresford, S. A. A. (2021). Engaging school and family in Navajo gardening for health: Development of the Yéego intervention to promote healthy eating among Navajo children. Health Behavior and Policy Review, 8(3), 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.14485/HBPR.8.3.3
Promoting personal growth in young people experiencing homelessness through an outdoor-based program
Parry, B. J., Thompson, J. L., Holland, M. J. G., & Cumming, J. (2021). Promoting personal growth in young people experiencing homelessness through an outdoor-based program . Journal of Youth Development , 16(5), 36. http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2021.1061