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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Attentional demands of executive function tasks in indoor and outdoor settings: Behavioral and neuroelectrical evidence
Torquati, J., Schutte, A., & Kiat, J. (2017). Attentional demands of executive function tasks in indoor and outdoor settings: Behavioral and neuroelectrical evidence. Children, Youth and Environments, 27(2), 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.27.2.0070
Nature by design: Playscape affordances support the use of executive function in preschoolers
Carr, V., Brown, R.D., Schlembach, S., & Kochanowski, L. (2017). Nature by design: Playscape affordances support the use of executive function in preschoolers. Children, Youth and Environments, 27(2), 22. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.27.2.0025
Disabilities, urban natures and children's outdoor play
Horton, J. (2017). Disabilities, urban natures and children’s outdoor play. Social & Cultural Geography, 18(8), 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14649365.2016.1245772
The effects of the natural environment on attention and family cohesion: An experimental study
Izenstark, D, & Ebata, A.T. (2017). The effects of the natural environment on attention and family cohesion: An experimental study. Children, Youth and Environments, 27(2), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.27.2.0093
The trends and influential factors of children's use of outdoor environments: A review
Aziz, N.F., & Said, I. (2017). The trends and influential factors of children’s use of outdoor environments: A review. Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies, 2(5), 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v2i5.226
Trees as affordances for connectedness to place -- A model to facilitate children's relationship with nature
Laaksoharju, T, & Rappe, E. (2017). Trees as affordances for connectedness to place -- A model to facilitate children’s relationship with nature. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 28, 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2017.10.004
A systematic review of agreement between perceived and objective neighborhood environment measures and associations with physical activity outcomes
Orstad, S.L., McDonough, M.H., Stapleton, S., Altincekic, C., & Troped, P.J. (2017). A systematic review of agreement between perceived and objective neighborhood environment measures and associations with physical activity outcomes. Environment and Behavior, 49(8), 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0013916516670982
Nature elements and fundamental motor skill development opportunities at five elementary school districts in British Columbia
Lim, C, Donovan, A.M., Harper, N.J., & Naylor, P-J. (2017). Nature elements and fundamental motor skill development opportunities at five elementary school districts in British Columbia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14101279
Landscapes for play: Effects of an intervention to promote nature-based risky play in early childhood centres
Brussoni, M., Ishikawa, T., Brunelle, S., & Herrington, S. (2017). Landscapes for play: Effects of an intervention to promote nature-based risky play in early childhood centres. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 54, 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2017.11.001
Through the eyes of children: Drawings as an evaluation tool for children's understanding about endangered Mexican primates
Franquesa-Soler, M., & Serio-Silva, J.C. (2017). Through the eyes of children: Drawings as an evaluation tool for children’s understanding about endangered Mexican primates. American Journal of Primatology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajp.22723
Effects of school gardening lessons on elementary school children's physical activity and sedentary time
Rees-Punia, E., Holloway, A., Knauft, D., & Schmidt, M.D. (2017). Effects of school gardening lessons on elementary school children’s physical activity and sedentary time. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 14(12), 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2016-0725
Associations between green area in school neighbourhoods and overweight and obesity among Norwegian adolescents
Wilhelmsen, C.K., Skalleberg, K., Raanaas, R.K., Tveite, H., & Aamodt, G. (2017). Associations between green area in school neighbourhoods and overweight and obesity among Norwegian adolescents. Preventive Medicine Reports, 7, 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2017.05.020