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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Residential greenness and birthweight in the state of Massachusetts, USA
Fong, K.C., Kloog, I., Coull, B.A., Koutrakis, P., Laden, F., Schwartz, J.D., & James, P. (2018). Residential greenness and birthweight in the state of Massachusetts, USA. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15061248
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
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
Natural environments near schools: Potential benefits for socio-emotional and behavioral development in early childhood
Scott, J.T., Kilmer, R.P., Wang, C., Cook, J.R., & Haber, M.G. (2018). Natural environments near schools: Potential benefits for socio-emotional and behavioral development in early childhood. American Journal of Community Psychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12272
EcoWellness: Contextualizing nature connection in traditional clinical and educational settings to foster positive childhood outcomes
Reese, R.F. (2018). EcoWellness: Contextualizing nature connection in traditional clinical and educational settings to foster positive childhood outcomes. Ecopsychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/eco.2018.0031
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
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
Using culturally-relevant experiential education to enhance urban children's knowledge and engagement in science
Djonko-Moore, C., Leonard, J., Holifield, Q., Bailey, E.B., & Almughyirah, S.M. (2018). Using culturally-relevant experiential education to enhance urban children’s knowledge and engagement in science. Journal of Experiential Education, 41(2), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177%2F1053825917742164
Fostering children's connection to nature through authentic situations: The case of saving salamanders at school
Barthel, S., Belton, S., Raymond, C.M., & Giusti, M. (2018). Fostering children’s connection to nature through authentic situations: The case of saving salamanders at school. Frontiers in Psychology, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00928
Mental health benefits of interactions with nature in children and teenagers: A systematic review
Tillmann, S., Tobin, D., Avison, W., & Gilliland, J. (2018). Mental health benefits of interactions with nature in children and teenagers: A systematic review. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 72(10). http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jech-2018-210436
Characteristics associated with high and low levels of ecological literacy in a western society
Pitman, S.D., Daniels, C.B., & Sutton, P.C. (2018). Characteristics associated with high and low levels of ecological literacy in a western society. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology, 25(3), 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504509.2017.1384412
School gardens in the United States: Current barriers to integration and sustainability
Burt, K.G., Luesse, H.B., Rakoff, J., Ventura, A., & Burgermaster, M. (2018). School gardens in the United States: Current barriers to integration and sustainability. American Journal of Public Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2018.304674