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.
This project is a partnership with Children & Nature Network and NAAEE. Funded by the Pisces Foundation with support from ee360, ee360+, and the U.S. Forest Service. Learn more.
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Understanding Expectations of Zoo Visitors
Roe, Katie, & McConney, Andrew. (2015). Do zoo visitors come to learn? An internationally comparative, mixed-methods study. Environmental Education Research, 21, 865-884.
Using Communication Theory to Unpack Environmental Behavior
Priest, Susanna Hornig, Greenhalgh, Ted, Neill, Helen R., & Young, Gabriel Reuben. (2015). Rethinking Diffusion Theory in an Applied Context: Role of Environmental Values in Adoption of Home Energy Conservation. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 14, 213-222.
Joint Attention: Family Learning Talk in Museums
Povis, Kaleen Tison, & Crowley, Kevin J. (2015). Family Learning in Object-Based Museums: The Role of Joint Attention. Visitor Studies, 18, 168-182.
Climate Change: Hope's Role in Pro-Environmental Behavior
Ojala, Maria. (2015). Hope in the Face of Climate Change: Associations With Environmental Engagement and Student Perceptions of Teachers’ Emotion Communication Style and Future Orientation. The Journal of Environmental Education, 46, 133-148.
Developing Leadership Skills Through Service-Learning Courses
Lester, Scott W. (2015). Melding Service Learning and Leadership Skills Development: Keys to Effective Course Design. Journal of Experiential Education, 38, 280-295.
Making Early Science Education Hands-On, Heads-On, and Hearts-On
Inan, Hatice Zeynep, & Inan, Taskin. (2015). 3Hs Education: Examining hands-on, heads-on and hearts-on early childhood science education. International Journal of Science Education, 37, 1974-1991.
Service Learning for Pre-Service Teachers: Community Partner Responses
Hildenbrand, Susan M., & Schultz, Susan M. (2015). Implementing Service Learning in Pre-Service Teacher Coursework. Journal of Experiential Education, 38, 262-279.
Divergent and Shared Understandings of Environmental Issues in Kenya
Quigely, Cassie F., Dogbey, James, Che, Megan, & Hallo, Jeffrey. (2015). Shared understandings: environmental perspectives of Kenyan community members and teachers. Environmental Education Research, 21, 1079-1104.
Enhancing Science Knowledge Through School Gardens
Wells, N.M., Myers, B.M., Todd, L.E., Barale, K., Gaolach, B., Ferenz, G., … Franz, N.K. (2015). The effects of school gardens on children’s science knowledge: A randomized controlled trial of low-income elementary schools. International Journal of Science Education, 37(17), 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2015.1112048
Applying the Concept of Social Capital to Environmental Education
Krasny, M.E., Kalbacker, L., Stedman, R.C., & Russ, A. (2015). Measuring social capital among youth: Applications in environmental education. Environmental Education Research, 21(1), 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2013.843647
How does psychological restoration work in children? An exploratory study
Berto, R., Pasini, M., & Barbiero, G. (2015). How does psychological restoration work in children? An exploratory study. Journal of Child and Adolescent Behavior, 3(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2375-4494.1000200
Benefits of nature contact for children
Chawla, L. (2015). Benefits of nature contact for children. Journal of Planning Literature, 30(4), 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0885412215595441