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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Staff perspectives on the targeted incorporation of nature-based interventions for children and youth at a residential treatment facility
Gandenberger, J., Motiff, M., Flynn, E., & Morris, K. N. (2022). Staff perspectives on the targeted incorporation of nature-based interventions for children and youth at a residential treatment facility. Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, 40(1), 20. https://doi.org/10.1080/0886571X.2022.2096169
Trauma-Informed nature therapy: A case study
Fisher, C. (2022). Trauma-Informed nature therapy: A case study . Ecopsychology . http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/eco.2022.0064
A systematic review of mechanisms underpinning psychological change following nature exposure in an adolescent population
Rowley, M., Topciu, R., & Owens, M. (2022). A systematic review of mechanisms underpinning psychological change following nature exposure in an adolescent population. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(19). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912649
Higher buccal mtDNA content is associated with residential surrounding green in a panel study of primary school children
Hautekiet, P., Saenen, N. D., Aerts, R., Martens, D. S., Roels, H. A., Bijnens, E. M., & Nawrot, N. S. (2022). Higher buccal mtDNA content is associated with residential surrounding green in a panel study of primary school children. Environmental Research, 213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.113551
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
How does play in the outdoors afford opportunities for schema development in young children?
Boulton, P., & Thomas, A. (2022). How does play in the outdoors afford opportunities for schema development in young children?. International Journal of Play, 11(2), 18. https://doi.org/10.1080/21594937.2022.2069348
How to support young children's interest development during exploratory natural science activities in outdoor environments
Skalstad, I., & Munkebye, E. (2022). How to support young children’s interest development during exploratory natural science activities in outdoor environments. Teaching and Teacher Education, 120. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2022.103687
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