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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Park and neighbourhood environmental characteristics associated with park-based physical activity among children in a high-density city
Zhang, Ru, Zhang, C., Lai, P. C., & Kwan, M. (2022). Park and neighbourhood environmental characteristics associated with park-based physical activity among children in a high-density city. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening . http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2022.127479
Children’s emotional experiences in and about nature across temporal–spatial entanglements during digital storying
Byman, J., Kumpulainen, K., Wong, C., & Renlund, J. (2022). Children’s emotional experiences in and about nature across temporal–spatial entanglements during digital storying. Literacy , 56(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/lit.12265
Nature exposure and use of open spaces in three generation families: Implications for planning
Freeman, C., Buttery, Y., & van Heezik, Y. (2022). Nature exposure and use of open spaces in three generation families: Implications for planning. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 65(4), 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2021.1891870
Nature-based early childhood education and children’s social, emotional and cognitive development: A mixed-methods systematic review
Johnstone, A., Martin, A., Cordovil, R., Fjørtoft, I., Iivonen, S., Jidovtseff, B., … Wells, V. (2022). Nature-based early childhood education and children’s social, emotional and cognitive development: A mixed-methods systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19105967
Eco-anxiety in children: A scoping review of the mental health impacts of the awareness of climate change
Leger-Goodes, T., Malboeuf-Hurtubise, C., Mastine, T., Généreux, M., Paradis, P-O, & Camden, C. (2022). Eco-anxiety in children: A scoping review of the mental health impacts of the awareness of climate change. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.872544
Review: The impact of climate change awareness on children’s mental well-being and negative emotions – a scoping review
Martin, G., Reilly, K., Everitt, H., & Gilliland, J. A. (2022). Review: The impact of climate change awareness on children’s mental well-being and negative emotions – a scoping review. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 27(1), 14. https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12525
Adolescents’ thoughts and feelings about the local and global environment: A qualitative interview study
Thompson, R., Fisher, H. L., Dewa, L. H., Hussain, T., Kabba, Z., & Toledano, M. B. (2022). Adolescents’ thoughts and feelings about the local and global environment: A qualitative interview study. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 27(1), 10. https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12520
Patterns of family-based nature activities across the early life course and their association with adulthood outdoor participation and preference
Izenstark, D., & Middaugh, E. (2022). Patterns of family-based nature activities across the early life course and their association with adulthood outdoor participation and preference. Journal of Leisure Research, 53(1), 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00222216.2021.1875274
Restoring connectedness in and to nature: Three Nordic examples of recontextualizing family therapy to the outdoors
Mattsson, M., Fernee, C. R., Pärnänen, K., & Lyytinen, P. (2022). Restoring connectedness in and to nature: Three Nordic examples of recontextualizing family therapy to the outdoors. Frontiers in Psychology . http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.768614
Defining a nature-based literacy: A research synthesis review of health-promoting literacies to promote nature engagement
Barrette, M., Boyer, W., Naylor, P. J., & Harper, N. (2022). Defining a nature-based literacy: A research synthesis review of health-promoting literacies to promote nature engagement. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2022.2067201
A systematic review of arts-based interventions delivered to children and young people in nature or outdoor spaces: Impact on nature connectedness, health and wellbeing
Moula, Z, Palmer, K., & Walshe, N. (2022). A systematic review of arts-based interventions delivered to children and young people in nature or outdoor spaces: Impact on nature connectedness, health and wellbeing. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.858781
Growing up green: A systematic review of the influence of greenspace on youth development and health outcomes
Sprague, N. L., Bancalari, P., Karim, W., & Siddiq, S. (2022). Growing up green: A systematic review of the influence of greenspace on youth development and health outcomes . Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology . https://doi.org/10.1038/s41370-022-00445-6