eeRESEARCH

Welcome to our collaborative research library!

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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Children's self-exposure to nature is a strong predictor of adulthood environmental citizenship and a lifelong commitment to nature-based activities

Asah, S. ., Bengston, D. ., Westphal, L. ., & Gowan, C. . (2017). Mechanisms of children’s exposure to nature: Predicting adulthood environmental citizenship and commitment to nature-based activities. Environment and Behavior. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0013916517718021

Mindfulness can strengthen place-based education

Deringer, S. . (2017). Mindful place-based education: Mapping the literature. Journal of Experiential Education. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org//10.1177/1053825917716694

Children's environmental subjectivities develop through a complex interplay between various aspects of their lives

de Hoop, E. . (2017). Multiple environments: South Indian children’s environmental subjectivities in formation. Children’s Geographies, 15, 570-582. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2017.129323

Naming a Live Demonstration Animal May Increase Knowledge Retention Rates

III, M. G. N., Fuhrman, N. E., & Morgan, C. . (2017). Naming “animal ambassadors” in an educational presentation: Effects on learner knowledge retention. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 16, 223-233.

Children's perceptions of nature are varied and their engagement with nature rich in opportunities for promoting their overall development and well-being

Adams, S. ., & Savahl, S. . (2017). Nature as children’s space: A systematic review. The Journal of Environmental Education, 48, 291-321. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00958964.2017.1366160

The affordances of natural play spaces can support the development of executive function in preschool children

Carr, V. W., Brown, R. ., Schlembach, S. ., & Kochanowski, L. . (2017). Nature by design: Playscape affordances support the use of executive function in preschoolers. Children, Youth and Environments, 27, 25-46. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.27.2.0025

A multidisciplinary team of scholars developed a research agenda to further the evidence of the health benefits of contact with nature

Frumkin, H. ., Bratman, G. ., Breslow, S. ., Cockran, B. ., Kahn, P. ., Lawler, J. ., … Wolf, K. . (2017). Nature contact and human health: A research agenda. Environmental Health Perspectives. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/EHP1663

Naturescape elements on schoolgrounds afforded opportunities for developing locomotor and stability skills, but opportunities to develop manipulative skills were limited

Lim, C. ., Donovan, A. ., Harper, N. ., & Naylor, P.-J. . (2017). Nature elements and fundamental motor skill development opportunities at five elementary school districts in British Columbia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14101279

Nature Therapy broadens the classical therapeutic relationship between therapist and client by introducing nature as a third factor

Berger, R. . (2017). Nature Therapy: Incorporating nature into arts therapy. Journal of Humanistic Psychology. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022167817696828

While connectedness to nature and environmental knowledge, together, promote ecological behavior, connectedness to nature is the stronger motivator

Otto, S. ., & Pensini, P. . (2017). Nature-based environmental education of children: Environmental knowledge and connectedness to nature, together, are related to ecological behaviour. Global Environmental Change, 47, 88-94. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2017.09.009

Creating parks and other public natural spaces becomes increasingly important in developing countries as they become more urban

Muslim, H. ., Hosaka, T. ., Numata, S. ., & Yahya, N. . (2017). Nature-related experience during childhood in urban and rural areas: The case of Peninsular Malaysians. Urban Studies Research, 2017. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/7349219

More evidence-based nature accessibility metrics are needed for developing healthy urban neighborhoods

Ekkel, E. ., & de Vries, S. . (2017). Nearby green space and human health: Evaluating accessibility metrics. Landscape and Urban Planning, 157, 214-220. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.06.008

Modifiable neighborhood elements are shown to have differing influences on children's physical activity by age and gender

Kowaleski-Jones, L. ., Fan, J. ., Wen, M. ., & Hanson, H. . (2017). Neighborhood context and youth physical activity: Differential associations by gender and age. American Journal of Health Promotion, 31, 426-434. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0890117116667353

Understanding Local Watershed Issues Using Photovoice

Chanse, V. ., Mohamed, A. ., Wilson, S. ., Dalemarre, L. ., Leisnham, P. T., Rockler, A. ., … Montas, H. . (2017). New approaches to facilitate learning from youth: Exploring the use of Photovoice in identifying local watershed issues. The Journal of Environmental Education, 48, 109-120.

Youth Express Their Perspectives on Local Watersheds through Photo-based Narratives

Chanse, V. ., Mohamed, A. ., Wilson, S. ., Dalemarre, L. ., Leisnham, P. T., Rockler, A. ., … Montas, H. . (2017). New approaches to facilitate learning from youth: Exploring the use of Photovoice in identifying local watershed issues. The Journal of Environmental Education, 48, 109-120.

Education based on natural sustainability highlights the non-dual relation between the self and the rest of the natural world

Wang, D.-L. . (2017). No-self, natural sustainability and education for sustainable development. Educational Philosophy and Theory, 49, 550-561. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131857.2016.1217189

Neighborhoods with poor access to a mix of local destinations are associated with increased screen time in girls

Christian, H. ., Zubrick, S. ., Knuiman, M. ., Nathan, A. ., Foster, S. ., Villanueva, K. ., & Giles-Corti, B. . (2017). Nowhere to go and nothing to do but sit? Youth screen time and the association with access to neighborhood destinations. Environment and Behavior, 49, 84-108. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1177/0013916515606189

Child-pet relationships share some of the same characteristics as sibling relationships

Cassels, M. ., White, N. ., Gee, N. ., & Hughes, C. . (2017). One of the family? Measuring young adolescents’ relationships with pets and siblings. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 49, 12-20. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2017.01.003

Teachers in Havana and Philadelphia use opportunities through schools and the social context to legitimate marginalized garden-based learning

Bucher, K. . (2017). Opening garden gates: Teachers make meaning of school gardens in Havana and Philadelphia. Teaching and Teacher Education, 63, 12-21. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2016.12.003

Positive role models and mentors have an important role to play in promoting pro-environmental behaviors

Prince, H. . (2017). Outdoor experiences and sustainability. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 17, 161-171. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2016.1244645

Outdoor space provides new opportunities for children and teachers to interact in a way that stimulates both teaching and learning

Harris, F. . (2017). Outdoor learning spaces: The case of forest school. AREA. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/area.12360

Adolescents prefer parks with adventurous and challenging equipment and free of rubbish and graffiti

Veitch, J. ., Salmon, J. ., Deforche, B. ., Ghekiere, A. ., Van Cauwengerg, J. ., Bangay, S. ., & Timperio, A. . (2017). Park attributes that encourage park visitation among adolescents: A conjoint analysis. Landscape and Urban Planning, 161, 52-58. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.12.004

Park prescription program offers a low-cost intervention that utilizes an already-available resource to promote positive health behaviors

Zarr, R. ., Cottrell, L. ., & Merrill, C. . (2017). Park prescription (DC Park Rx): A new strategy to combat chronic disease in children. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 14, 1-2. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2017-0021

Parks can support physical activity of ethnically and economically diverse families

Greer, A. ., Castrogivanni, B. ., & Marcello, R. . (2017). Park use and physical activity among mostly low-to-middle income, minority parents and their children. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 14, 83-88. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2016-0310

Increasing awareness of park-related health benefits and removing specific park use barriers among minority and immigrant communities may be helpful in reducing some health disparities

Das, K. ., Fan, Y. ., & French, S. . (2017). Park-use behavior and perceptions by race, Hispanic origin, and immigrant status in Minneapolis, MN: Implications on park strategies for addressing health disparities. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 19, 318-327. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10903-015-0339-1

High-income and white people have access to significantly more acres of parks per youth, to more parks with excellent levels of quality, and to safer parks than other groups

Rigolon, A. . (2017). Parks and young people: An environmental justice study of park proximity, acreage, and quality in Denver, Colorado. Landscape and Urban Planning, 165, 73-83. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2017.05.007

Nature-related and culturally-relevant art activities provide an avenue for children's active participation in their urban communities

Derr, V. . (2017). Participation as a supportive framework for cultural inclusion and environmental justice. Revista Internacional De Educación Para La Justicia Social, 6, 77-89. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.15366/riejs2017.6.1.004

Nature-related and culturally-relevant art activities provide an avenue for children’s active participation in their urban communities

Derr, V. . (2017). Participation as a supportive framework for cultural inclusion and environmental justice. Revista Internacional De Educación Para La Justicia Social, 6, 77-89. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.15366/riejs2017.6.1.004

Children and families experience dietary benefits of school gardens

Garcia, M. ., Coelho, D. ., & Bogus, C. . (2017). Pedagogical school gardens as a Food and Nutrition Education strategy: Perception of parents and educators of their impact on children’s diets. Demetra. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.12957/demetra.2017.26407

Park users are willing to pay for parks, as they highly value them for the physical, mental, and social benefits they provide

Henderson-Wilson, C. ., Sia, K.-L. ., Veitch, J. ., Staiger, P. ., Davidson, P. ., & Nicholls, P. . (2017). Perceived health benefits and willingness to pay for parks by park users: Quantitative and qualitative research. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14050529

Children's right to play and their related spatial needs should be integrated into planning systems versus existing as a separate policy area from planning

Wood, J. . (2017). Planning for children’s play: Exploring the ’forgotten’ right in Welsh and Scottish policy. Town Planning Review, 88, 579-602. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3828/tpr.2017.35

Current neighborhood walkability research falls short in addressing diverse ages and abilities

Stafford, L. ., & Baldwin, C. . (2017). Planning walkable neighborhoods: Are we overlooking diversity in abilities and ages?. Journal of Planning Literature. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0885412217704649

Patagonian children's plant knowledge varies along urban/rural lines, and is highly influenced by plants and plant-related activities encountered in their immediate environments

Eyssartier, C. ., Margutti, L. ., & Lozada, M. . (2017). Plant knowledge in children who inhabit diverse socio ecological environments in northwestern Patagonia. Journal of Ethnobiology, 37, 81-96. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.2993/0278-0771-37.1.81

Playgrounds without natural features had greater usage and higher level of physical activity than other playgrounds; naturalness, however, may promote other areas of development

Reimers, A. ., & Knapp, G. . (2017). Playground usage and physical activity levels of children based on playground spatial features. Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10389-017-0828-x

Teacher Education Programs Can Improve Sustainability Attitudes

Tomas, L. ., Girgenti, S. ., & Jackson, C. . (2017). Pre-service teachers’ attitudes toward education for sustainability and its relevance to their learning: implications for pedagogical practice. Environmental Education Research, 23, 324-347.

Understanding Community Needs Can Help Design Better Engagement Programs

Tyson, B. ., Unson, C. ., & Edgar, N. . (2017). Predictors of success for community-driven water quality management—Lessons from three catchments in New Zealand. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 16, 186-195.

Pets in the home can reduce the chances of elevated blood pressure and hypertension in children

Xu, S.-L. ., Trevathan, E. ., Qian, Z. ., Vivian, E. ., Yang, B.-Y. ., Hu, L.-W. ., … Zhang, C. . (2017). Prenatal and postnatal exposure to pet ownership, blood pressure, and hypertension in children: The Seven Northeastern Cities study. Journal of Hypertension, 35, 259-265. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/HJH.0000000000001166

Preschool children are beginning to develop their own ideas about nature and their relationship with the natural world, regardless of their environment

Yanez, R. ., Fees, B. ., & Torquati, J. . (2017). Preschool children’s biophilia and attitudes toward nature: The effect of personal experiences. The International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, 5, 57-67.

Greater social play predicts greater mental and emotional involvement on the part of preschool children

Miranda, N. ., Larrea, I. ., Muela, A. ., & Barandiaran, A. . (2017). Preschool children’s social play and involvement in the outdoor environment. Early Education and Development, 28, 525-540. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10409289.2016.1250550

How Preschoolers Judge Anthropogenic Harm

Hahn, E. ., & Garrett, M. . (2017). Preschoolers’ moral judgments of environmental harm and the influence of perspective taking. Journal of Environmental Psychology. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2017.05.004

Perspective-taking activities can influence preschoolers' moral judgments about behaviors that harm the environment

Hahn, E. ., & Garrett, M. . (2017). Preschoolers’ moral judgments of environmental harm and the influence of perspective taking. Journal of Environmental Psychology. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2017.05.004

Insights into children's perceptions call attention to the lack of child-friendly spaces and resources in their neighborhood

Katz, C. ., McLeigh, J. ., & El, B. . (2017). Preschoolers’ perceptions of neighborhood environment, safety, and help-seeking. Children and Youth Services Review, 73, 197-204. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.12.016

Pediatricians and families respond positively to a prescription program promoting increased outdoor physical activity for children

James, A. ., Hess, P. ., Perkins, M. ., Taveras, E. ., & Scirica, C. . (2017). Prescribing Outdoor Play: Outdoors Rx. Clinical Pediatrics, 56, 519-524. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0009922816677805

Older adolescents engage less in pro-environmental behaviors and consider such behaviors less obligatory than younger adolescents

Krettenauer, T. . (2017). Pro-environmental behavior and adolescent moral development. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 27, 581-593. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jora.12300

Using Social Learning to Encourage Renewable Energy Use in Homes

Heiskanen, E. ., Nissilä, H. ., & Tainio, P. . (2017). Promoting residential renewable energy via peer-to-peer learning. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 16, 105-116.

Peer-to-peer Learning Events Have Educational Outcomes at Multiple Levels

Heiskanen, E. ., Nissilä, H. ., & Tainio, P. . (2017). Promoting residential renewable energy via peer-to-peer learning. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 16, 105-116.

Experiential learning through urban farming may promote school connectedness of at-risk students

Fifolt, M. ., Morgan, A. ., & Burgess, Z. . (2017). Promoting school connectedness among minority youth through experience-based urban farming. Journal of Experiential Education. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1053825917736332

The health benefits of dogs and cats for children are not supported in a large population-based study

Miles, J. ., Parast, L. ., Babey, S. ., Griffin, B. ., & Saunders, J. . (2017). Propensity-score-weighted population-based study of the health benefits of dogs and cats for children. Anthrozoös, 30, 429-440. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08927936.2017.1335103

Assessing psychological factors affecting urban park use may be an effective approach to increasing use of existing parks

Park, K. . (2017). Psychological park accessibility: A systematic literature review of perceptual components affecting park use. Landscape Research, 42, 508-520. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01426397.2016.1267127

Factors Driving Chinese Students to Participate in Outdoor Programs

Zhang, W. ., Williams, S. J., Wang, X. ., & Chen, J. . (2017). Push and pull factors determine adolescents’ intentions of participation in nature observation: Reconnecting local students with nature in China. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 16, 247-261.