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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The health benefits of the great outdoors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of greenspace exposure and healthy outcomes
Twohig-Bennett, C., & Jones, A. (2018). The health benefits of the great outdoors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of greenspace exposure and healthy outcomes. Environmental Research, 166, 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2018.06.030
Cultivating positive youth development, critical consciousness, and authentic care in urban environmental education
Delia, J., & Krasny, M.E. (2018). Cultivating positive youth development, critical consciousness, and authentic care in urban environmental education. Frontiers in Psychology, 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.02340
A systematic review of the psychological, social, and educational outcomes associated with participation in wildland recreational activities
Holland, W.H., Powell, R.B., Thomsen, J.M., & Monz, C.A. (2018). A systematic review of the psychological, social, and educational outcomes associated with participation in wildland recreational activities. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 10(3), 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.18666/JOREL-2018-V10-I3-8382
Effect of greening vacant land on mental health of community-dwelling adults: A cluster randomized trial
South, E.C., Hohl, B.C., Kondo, M.C., MacDonald, J.M., & Branas, C.C. (2018). Effect of greening vacant land on mental health of community-dwelling adults: A cluster randomized trial. JAMA Network Open, 1(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.0298
The effects of an Urban Forest Health Intervention Program on physical activity, substance abuse, psychosomatic symptoms, and life satisfaction among adolescents
Tesler, R., Plaut, P., & Endvelt, R. (2018). The effects of an Urban Forest Health Intervention Program on physical activity, substance abuse, psychosomatic symptoms, and life satisfaction among adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(10). http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15102134
The relationship between surrounding greenness in childhood and adolescence and depressive symptoms in adolescence and early childhood
Bezold, C.P., Banay, R.F., Coull, B.A., Hart, J.E., James, P., Kubzansky, L.D., … Laden, F.L. (2018). The relationship between surrounding greenness in childhood and adolescence and depressive symptoms in adolescence and early childhood. Annals of Epidemiology, 28(4), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2018.01.009
Outdoor play and nature connectedness as potential correlates of internalized mental health symptoms among Canadian adolescents
Piccininni, C., Michaelson, V., Janssen, I., & Pickett, W. (2018). Outdoor play and nature connectedness as potential correlates of internalized mental health symptoms among Canadian adolescents. Preventive Medicine, 112, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.04.020
The effects of a health promotion program using urban forests and nursing student mentors on the perceived and psychological health of elementary school children in vulnerable populations
Bang, K-S, Kim, S., Song, M.K., Kang, K.I., & Jeong, Y. (2018). The effects of a health promotion program using urban forests and nursing student mentors on the perceived and psychological health of elementary school children in vulnerable populations. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15091977
The effectiveness of a head-heart-hands model for natural and environmental science learning in urban schools
Jagannathan, R., Camasso, M.J., & Delacalle, M. (2018). The effectiveness of a head-heart-hands model for natural and environmental science learning in urban schools. Evaluation and Program Planning, 66, 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2017.09.001
Urban greenspace is associated with reduced psychological stress among adolescents: A Geographic Ecological Momentary Assessment (GEMA) analysis of activity space
Mennis, J., Mason, M., & Ambrus, A. (2018). Urban greenspace is associated with reduced psychological stress among adolescents: A Geographic Ecological Momentary Assessment (GEMA) analysis of activity space. Landscape and Urban Planning, 174, 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2018.02.008
Nature contact at school: The impact of an outdoor classroom on children's well-being
Largo-Wight, E., Guardino, C., Wludyka, P.S., Hall, K.W., Wight, J.T., & Merten, J.W. (2018). Nature contact at school: The impact of an outdoor classroom on children’s well-being. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 28(6), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2018.1502415
Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Adventure Therapy to promote psychological wellbeing of children at-risk
Tracey, D., Gray, T., Truong, S., & Ward, K. (2018). Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Adventure Therapy to promote psychological wellbeing of children at-risk. Frontiers in Psychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01565