eeRESEARCH

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 and the U.S. Forest Service. Learn more.

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Educators employ strategies of engaging, validating, supporting, and empowering to help students cope with ecological distress and cultivate active hope in the face of climate change

Verlie, Blanche, Clark, Emily, Jarrett, Tamara, & Supriyono, Emma. (2021). Educators’ experiences and strategies for responding to ecological distress. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 37(2), 132-146. 10.1017/aee.2020.34

A scoping review of evidence-informed recommendations for designing inclusive playgrounds

M. Y. Brown, D., Ross, T., Leo, J., Buliung, R. N., Shirazipour, C. H., Latimer-Cheung, A. E., & Arbour-Nicitopoulos, K. P. (2021). A scoping review of evidence-informed recommendations for designing inclusive playgrounds. Frontiers In Rehabilitation Sciences, 2. https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2021.664595

Bracing Biophilia: When biophilic design promotes pupil’s attentional performance, perceived restorativeness and affiliation with nature

Barbiero, G., Berto, R., Venturella, A., & Maculan, N. (2021). Bracing Biophilia: When biophilic design promotes pupil’s attentional performance, perceived restorativeness and affiliation with nature. Environment, Development and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01903-1

The impact of music making outdoors on primary school aged pupils (aged 7–10 years) in the soundscape of nature from the perspective of their primary school teachers

Adams, D., & Beauchamp, G. (2021). The impact of music making outdoors on primary school aged pupils (aged 7–10 years) in the soundscape of nature from the perspective of their primary school teachers. Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education, 24, 17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42322-020-00072-5

Experiential learning lacks in environmental and sustainability education in Basque Country, Spain

Agirreazkuenaga, Leire, & Martinez, Pedro Manuel. (2021). Secondary students’ perception, positioning and insight on education for sustainability. International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 30(3), 218-237. 10.1080/10382046.2021.1877952

Association between connection to nature and children’s happiness in China: Children’s negative affectivity and gender as moderators

Cui, W., & Yang, Z. (2021). Association between connection to nature and children’s happiness in China: Children’s negative affectivity and gender as moderators. Journal of Happiness Studies, 23, 17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-021-00386-1

Happiness from nature? Adolescents' conceptions of the relation between happiness and nature in Finland

Hakokongas, E., & Puhakka, R. (2021). Happiness from nature? Adolescents’ conceptions of the relation between happiness and nature in Finland. Leisure Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490400.2021.1877584

Agroecology education programs that are closely tied to social movements and food sovereignty networks are more likely to have a transformative approach, regardless of their institutional setting

Rivera-Ferre, Marta G., Gallar, David, Calle-Collado, Ángel, & Pimentel, Vania. (2021). Agroecological education for food sovereignty: Insights from formal and non-formal spheres in Brazil and Spain. Journal of Rural Studies, 88, 138-148. 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2021.10.003

Meaning-making of student experiences during outdoor exploration time

Berg, S., Bradford, B., Barrett, J., Robinson, D. B., Camara, F., & Perry, T. (2021). Meaning-making of student experiences during outdoor exploration time. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 21(2), 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2020.1769694

Recess behaviors of urban children 16 months after a green schoolyard renovation

Raney, M. A., Bowers, A. L., & Rissberger, A. L. (2021). Recess behaviors of urban children 16 months after a green schoolyard renovation. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 18, 8. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2020-0280

Enhancing nature connection and positive affect in children through mindful engagement with natural environments

Barrable, A., Booth, D., Adams, D., & Beachamp, G. (2021). Enhancing nature connection and positive affect in children through mindful engagement with natural environments. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18094785

How perceived sensory dimensions of urban green spaces are associated with teenagers’ perceived restoration, stress, and mental health?

Akpinar, A. (2021). How perceived sensory dimensions of urban green spaces are associated with teenagers’ perceived restoration, stress, and mental health?. Landscape and Urban Planning, 214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2021.104185