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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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

Professional development program builds confidence in teaching climate change

Li, C. J., Monroe, M. C., Oxarart, A. ., & Ritchie, T. . (2021). Building teachers’ self-efficacy in teaching about climate change through educative curriculum and professional development. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 20, 34-48.

Lessons learned from Taiwan's nationwide education for sustainable development program

Huang, Y.-S. ., Harvey, B. ., & Asghar, A. . (2021). Bureaucratic exercise? Education for sustainable development in Taiwan through the stories of policy implementers. Environmental Education Research, 27, 1099-1114.

How Canadian environmental artists see their work as a form of environmental education

Yakamovich, J. ., & Wright, T. . (2021). Care-full, convivial, curious: Weaving Canadian artists’ conceptions of art as a form of transformative environmental education. The Journal of Environmental Education, 52, 223-238.

Challenges in measuring “connectedness to nature” among indigenous children: Lessons from the Negev Bedouin

Sedawi, W. ., Assaraf, O. B. Z., & Reiss, B. J. (2021). Challenges in measuring “connectedness to nature” among indigenous children: Lessons from the Negev Bedouin. Cultural Studies of Science Education, 16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11422-020-09995-3

Children in nature: Exploring the relationship between childhood outdoor experience and environmental stewardship

Hoover, K. S. (2021). Children in nature: Exploring the relationship between childhood outdoor experience and environmental stewardship. Environmental Education Research, 27(6), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2020.1856790

Children's agency and action in nature preschool: A tale of two programs

Konerman, R. ., Elliott, S. ., Pugh, R. ., Luthy, T. ., & Carr, V. . (2021). Children’s agency and action in nature preschool: A tale of two programs. Children, Youth and Environments, 31(2), 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.31.2.0139

Citizen science programs can improve environmental knowledge and behaviors

Morales, P. K., Roslan, N. ., Haas, A. ., & Lykins, A. D. (2021). Citizen science engagement: Lessons learned from the ClimateWatch “Scientist for a Day” program. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 20, 393-405.

The limit of citizen science programs in the classroom

Williams, K. A., Hall, T. E., & O’Connell, K. . (2021). Classroom-based citizen science: impacts on students’ science identity, nature connectedness, and curricular knowledge. Environmental Education Research, 27(7), 1037-1053. 10.1080/13504622.2021.1927990

Climate change and child health inequality: A review of reviews

Arpin, E. ., Gauffin, K. ., Kerr, M. ., Hjern, A. ., Mashford-Pringle, A. ., Barros, A. ., … Spencer, N. . (2021). Climate change and child health inequality: A review of reviews. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , 18(20). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182010896

Climate change and child health: a scoping review and an expanded conceptual framework

Helldén, D. ., Andersson, C. ., Nilsson, M. ., Ebi, K. L., Friberg, P. ., & Alfvén, T. . (2021). Climate change and child health: a scoping review and an expanded conceptual framework . Lancet Planet Health , 5(3), 1. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2542-5196(20)30274-6

University leadership program builds skills to tackle climate change

Rubin, L. ., & Witherspoon, N. . (2021). Climate Change, Environmental Justice and Children’s Health: Break the Cycle of Climate Change by Cultivating Future Leaders. Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk, 12(1). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/childrenatrisk/vol12/iss1/7

Clinical Ecopsychology: The mental health impacts and underlying pathways of the climate and environmental crisis

Thoma, M. V., Rohleder, N. ., & Rohner, S. L. (2021). Clinical Ecopsychology: The mental health impacts and underlying pathways of the climate and environmental crisis. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.675936

Optional conservation recommendations are more effective than mandates

Gonzalez, A. M., Reynolds-Tylus, T. ., & Quick, B. L. (2021). Clustering energy and water conservation behaviors as choices: examining the moderating roles of message elaboration and involvement. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 20, 139-154.

Comparing the impact of nature, blended, and traditional preschools on children's resilience: Some nature may be better than none

Ernst, J. ., Juckett, H. ., & Sobel, D. . (2021). Comparing the impact of nature, blended, and traditional preschools on children’s resilience: Some nature may be better than none . Frontiers in Psychology , 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.724340

Connection to nature boosts adolescents’ mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic

Jackson, S. B., Stevenson, K. T., Larson, L. R., Peterson, M. N., & Seekamp, E. . (2021). Connection to nature boosts adolescents’ mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sustainability, 13(12297), 24. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132112297

Connection to nature is predicted by family values, social norms and personal experiences of nature

Oh, R. ., Fielding, K. ., Nghiem, L. ., Chang, C. ., Carrasco, L. ., & Fuller, R. . (2021). Connection to nature is predicted by family values, social norms and personal experiences of nature. Global Ecology and Conservation, 26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01632

Traditional variables expected to predict pro-environmental attitude and behaviors relating to estuary health prove to be insignificant

Monroe, M. C., Crandall, C. ., & Maynard, L. T. (2021). Conservation behavior can defy traditional predictors. The Journal of Environmental Education, 52, 149-161.

Contact with blue-green spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown beneficial for mental health

Pouso, S. ., Borja, A. ., Fleming, L. E., Gómez-Baggethun, E. ., White, M. P., & Ulyarra, M. C. (2021). Contact with blue-green spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown beneficial for mental health. Science of the Total Environment, 756. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143984

Contributions to sustainability through young children's nature play: A systematic review

Ernst, J. ., McAllister, K. ., Siklander, P. ., & Storli, R. . (2021). Contributions to sustainability through young children’s nature play: A systematic review. Sustainability, 13, 36. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13137443

Effects of pandemic policies on children's emotions in Portugal

Rios, C. ., Neilson, A. L., & Menezes, I. . (2021). COVID-19 and the desire of children to return to nature: Emotions in the face of environmental and intergenerational injustices. The Journal of Environmental Education, 52, 335-346.

COVID-19 pandemic impact on children and adolescents’ mental health: Biological, environmental, and social factors

de Figueiredo, C. S., Sandre, P. C., Portugal, L. C. L., Mazala-de-Oliveira, T. ., Chagas, L. D. S., Rainy, I. ., … Bomfim, P. O. (2021). COVID-19 pandemic impact on children and adolescents’ mental health: Biological, environmental, and social factors. Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, 106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pnpbp.2020.110171

Revised environmental identity scale is effective with a broader, multicultural audience

Clayton, S. ., Czellar, S. ., Nartova-Bochaver, S. ., Skibins, J. ., Salazar, G. ., Tseng, Y.-C. ., … Rodríguez, F. M. (2021). Cross-Cultural Validation of A Revised Environmental Identity Scale. Sustainability, 13(4), 2387+. 10.3390/su13042387

Environmental educators can create safe spaces for gender exploration and identity development

Decker, A. ., & Morrison, S. A. (2021). Decoding gender in nature-based education: perceptions of environmental educators. Environmental Education Research, 1-16.

Scaffolded assignments with real-world applications help undergraduates plan for natural hazard resilience

Gouramanis, C. ., & MoralesRamirez, C. A. (2021). Deep understanding of natural hazards based on the Sendai framework for disaster risk reduction in a higher education geography module in Singapore. International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 30(1), 4-23. 10.1080/10382046.2020.1751391

Storylines can be beneficial for student learning in EE and science education

Lindgren, S. ., Morris, K. ., & Price, A. . (2021). Designing environmental storylines to achieve the complementary aims of environmental and science education through science and engineering practices. The Journal of Environmental Education, 52, 239-255.

Forest school educators observe connection with nature in young children

Harris, F. . (2021). Developing a relationship with nature and place: the potential role of forest school. Environmental Education Research, 27(8), 1214-1228. 10.1080/13504622.2021.1896679

Developing connections between healthy living and environmental sustainability concepts in Cretan preschool children: A randomized trial

Kornilaki, E. N., Skouteris, H. ., & Morris, H. . (2021). Developing connections between healthy living and environmental sustainability concepts in Cretan preschool children: A randomized trial. Early Child Development and Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2021.1925664

Innovative evaluation shows improvement of five environmental education related outcomes in program participants

Garip, G. ., Richardson, M. ., Tinkler, A. ., Glover, S. ., & Rees, A. . (2021). Development and implementation of evaluation resources for a green outdoor educational program. The Journal of Environmental Education, 52, 25-39.

Development and testing of the nature connectedness parental self-efficacy (NCPSE) scale

Barnes, C. ., Harvey, C. ., Holland, C. ., & Wall, S. . (2021). Development and testing of the nature connectedness parental self-efficacy (NCPSE) scale . Urban Forestry & Urban Greening , 63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2021.127343

Teaching choices in early childhood facilitate sustainable learning in students

Hedefalk, M. ., Caiman, C. ., Ottander, C. ., & Almqvist, J. . (2021). Didactical dilemmas when planning teaching for sustainable development in preschool. Environmental Education Research, 27, 37-49.

Diversity in outdoor education: Discrepancies in SEL across a school overnight program

Germinaro, K. ., & Jones, J. M. (2021). Diversity in outdoor education: Discrepancies in SEL across a school overnight program. Journal of Experiential Education. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10538259211040185

COVID-19 lessons can shape an ecopedagogy centered on environmental justice

Misiaszek, G. W. (2021). Ecopedagogical literacy of a pandemic: Teaching to critically read the politics of COVID-19 with environmental issues. The Journal of Environmental Education, 52(5), 358-369. 10.1080/00958964.2021.1981206

Assessing climate anxiety in caretakers and children and ways to overcome it

Baker, C. ., Clayton, S. ., & Bragg, E. . (2021). Educating for resilience: parent and teacher perceptions of children’s emotional needs in response to climate change. Environmental Education Research, 27, 687-705.

Educating for resilience: Parent and teacher perceptions of children’s emotional needs in response to climate change

Baker, C. ., Clayton, S. ., & Bragg, E. . (2021). Educating for resilience: Parent and teacher perceptions of children’s emotional needs in response to climate change. Environmental Education Research, 27(5), 19. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2020.1828288

Educating through art, ecology, and ecojustice: A rain barrel project

Miller, W. ., & Cardamone, A. . (2021). Educating through art, ecology, and ecojustice: A rain barrel project. Art Education, 71(1), 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00043125.2020.1825595

Educators' intentions for learning in virtual school garden exchanges: A comparison with the aims of education for sustainable development

Lochner, J. . (2021). Educators’ intentions for learning in virtual school garden exchanges: A comparison with the aims of education for sustainable development. Environmental Education Research, 27(8), 20. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2021.1921116

Effects of nature-based group art therapy programs on stress, self-esteem and changes in electroencephalogram (EEG) in non-disabled siblings of children with disabilities

Kang, S. ., Kim, H. ., & Baek, K. . (2021). Effects of nature-based group art therapy programs on stress, self-esteem and changes in electroencephalogram (EEG) in non-disabled siblings of children with disabilities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18115912

Effects of trees, gardens, and nature trails on heat index and child health: Design and methods of the Green Schoolyards Project

Lanza, K. ., Alcazar, M. ., Hoelscher, D. M., & Kohl, H. W. , III. (2021). Effects of trees, gardens, and nature trails on heat index and child health: Design and methods of the Green Schoolyards Project. BMC Public Health, 21(98). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-10128-2

Undergraduate program designers can develop impactful experiences by considering program and landscape features that affect student learning

Bieluch, K. H., Sclafani, A. ., Bolger, D. T., & Cox, M. . (2021). Emergent learning outcomes from a complex learning landscape. Environmental Education Research, 27(10), 1467-1486. 10.1080/13504622.2021.1947985

Engaging school and family in Navajo gardening for health: Development of the Yéego intervention to promote healthy eating among Navajo children

Ornelas, I. J., Rudd, K. ., Bishop, S. ., Deschenie, D. ., Brown, F. ., Lombard, K. ., & Beresford, S. A. A. (2021). Engaging school and family in Navajo gardening for health: Development of the Yéego intervention to promote healthy eating among Navajo children. Health Behavior and Policy Review, 8(3), 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.14485/HBPR.8.3.3

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

Measuring environmental behaviors and attitudes in higher education students from Portugal

Sousa, S. ., Correia, E. ., Leite, J. ., & Viseu, C. . (2021). Environmental knowledge, attitudes and behavior of higher education students: a case study in Portugal. International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 30(4), 348-365. 10.1080/10382046.2020.1838122

Equally green? Understanding the distribution of urban green infrastructure across student demographics in four public school districts in North Carolina, USA

Zhang, Z. ., Martin, K. L., Stevenson, K. T., & Yao, Y. . (2021). Equally green? Understanding the distribution of urban green infrastructure across student demographics in four public school districts in North Carolina, USA. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2021.127434

Equity in green and blue spaces availability in Singapore

Nghiem, T. P. L., Zhang, Y. ., R. Y. Oh, R. ., Chang, C. ., L. Y. Tan, C. ., Shannahan, D. F., … Carrasco, R. . (2021). Equity in green and blue spaces availability in Singapore. Landscape and Urban Planning, 210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2021.104083

Evaluating a green schoolyard transformation: A protocol utilizing the RE-AIM framework

Gerstein, D. E., Bates, C. R., & Bohnert, A. M. (2021). Evaluating a green schoolyard transformation: A protocol utilizing the RE-AIM framework. Children, Youth and Environments, 31(1), 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.31.1.0187

Short field trips can improve environmental knowledge in urban middle schoolers

Hoover, K. S. (2021). Evaluating impacts of a wetland field trip: a case study with urban middle school students. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 20, 203-220.

Examine the associations between perceived neighborhood conditions, physical activity, and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Yang, Y. ., & Xiang, X. . (2021). Examine the associations between perceived neighborhood conditions, physical activity, and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health & Place, 67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102505

Examining family-based nature activities among Latinx students: Contexts for reinforcing family relationships and cultural heritage

Izenstark, D. ., Crossman, K. A., & Middaugh, E. . (2021). Examining family-based nature activities among Latinx students: Contexts for reinforcing family relationships and cultural heritage. Annals of Leisure Research. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/11745398.2021.1949733

Climate change film positively impacts student responses to climate change

Bondi, B. A., Monani, S. B., Principato, S. ., & Barlett, C. . (2021). Examining the impact of climate change film as an educational tool. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 20, 221-237.