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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Barriers to Using Natural Outdoor Spaces in Early Childhood Education

Ernst, J. . (2014). Early childhood educators’ use of natural outdoor settings as learning environments: an exploratory study of beliefs, practices, and barriers. Environmental Education Research, 20, 735-752.

Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in Eco-Mentoring

Kulnieks, A. ., Longboat, D. R., & Young, K. . (2014). Eco-Literacy Development through a Framework for Indigenous and Environmental Educational Leadership. Canadian Journal of Environmental Education (CJEE), 18, 111-125.

Daily physical activity improves brain function in children

Hillman, C. ., Pontifex, M. ., Castelli, D. ., Khan, N. ., Raine, L. ., Scudder, M. ., … Kamijo, K. . (2014). Effects of the FITKids randomized controlled trial on executive control and brain function. Pediatrics, 134, 1063-1071. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-3219

Participation in outdoor adventure education program by adolescent males leads to improved emotional intelligence

Opper, B. ., Maree, J. G., Fletcher, L. ., & Sommerville, J. . (2014). Efficacy of outdoor adventure education in developing emotional intelligence during adolescence. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 24, 193-196. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2014.903076

Cost or Carbon? Effects of Language for Motivating Energy Reduction

Spence, A. ., Leygue, C. ., Bedwell, B. ., & O’Malley, C. . (2014). Engaging with energy reduction: Does a climate change frame have the potential for achieving broader sustainable behaviour?. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 38, 17-28.

Insights from Two Decades of Climate Change Communication Research

Wibeck, V. . (2014). Enhancing learning, communication and public engagement about climate change – some lessons from recent literature. Environmental Education Research, 20, 387-411.

School children demonstrate positive environmental attitude despite previous misconceptions

Malandrakis, G. ., & Chatzakis, S. . (2014). Environmental Attitudes, Knowledge, and Alternative Conceptions of Primary School Children in Greece. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 15-27.

Best Practices in Environmental Education and Program Evaluation

Stern, M. J., Powell, R. B., & Hill, D. . (2014). Environmental education program evaluation in the new millennium: what do we measure and what have we learned?. Environmental Education Research, 20, 581-611.

Improving preservice educators' self-efficacy beliefs through environmental education intervention

Richardson, G. M., Liang, L. L., & Wake, D. G. (2014). Examining the Durability of Environmental Education Self-Efficacy Beliefs in Preservice Teaching. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 38-47.

A strengths-based approach to experiential education proves valuable for at-risk youth

Schreuder, E. ., Rijnders, M. ., Vaandrager, L. ., Hassink, J. ., Enders-Slegers, M. ., & Kennedy, L. . (2014). Exploring salutogenic mechanisms of an outdoor experiential learning programme on youth care farms in the Netherlands: Untapped potential?. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 19, 139-152. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2014.896267

Week-long wilderness-based program promotes developmental assets for under-resourced urban youth

Norton, C. L., & Watt, T. T. (2014). Exploring the impact of a wilderness-based positive youth development program for urban youth. Journal of Experiential Education, 37, 335-350. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1053825913503113

Family collaboration enhances learning during nature walks

Zimmerman, H. T., & McClain, L. R. (2014). Exploring the outdoors together: Assessing family learning in environmental education. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 41, 38-47. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.stueduc.2013.09.007

Higher levels of neighborhood green space are associated with significantly lower levels of symptoms related to depression, anxiety and stress

Beyer, K. M. M., Kaltenbach, A. ., Szabo, A. ., Bogar, S. ., Nieto, F. ., & Malecki, K. . (2014). Exposure to neighborhood green space and mental health: Evidence from the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11, 3453-3472. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph110303453

Peer Education for Sustainable Action

de Vreede, C. ., Warner, A. ., & Pitter, R. . (2014). Facilitating Youth to Take Sustainability Actions: The Potential of Peer Education. The Journal of Environmental Education, 45, 37-56.

Increased access to parks is associated with lower insulin resistance in adolescents, but results differ by gender

Hsieh, S. ., Klassen, A. C., Curriero, F. C., Caulfield, L. E., Cheskin, L. J., Davis, J. N., … Spruijt-Metz, D. . (2014). Fast-food restaurants, park access, and insulin resistance among Hispanic youth. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 46, 378-387. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2013.12.007

Using Messages of Fear and Self-Efficacy to Shift Attitudes about Global Warming

Li, S.-C. S. (2014). Fear Appeals and College Students’ Attitudes and Behavioral Intentions Toward Global Warming. The Journal of Environmental Education, 45, 243-257.

Screen-time significantly impacts adolescents' ability to assess face-to-face nonverbal social and emotional cues

Uhls, Y. T., Michikyan, M. ., Morris, J. ., Garcia, D. ., Small, G. W., Zgourou, E. ., & Greenfield, P. M. (2014). Five days at outdoor education camp without screens improves preteen skills with nonverbal emotion cues. Computers in Human Behavior, 39, 387-392. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2014.05.036

Using Drama to Teach Global Citizenship and Environmental Education

McNaughton, M. J. (2014). From Acting to Action: Developing Global Citizenship Through Global Storylines Drama. The Journal of Environmental Education, 45, 16-36.

Children's time playing in nature and vegetation surrounding their home have positive effects on their behavior and reduce attributes of ADHD

Amoly, E. ., Dadvand, P. ., Forns, J. ., López-Vicente, M. ., Basagaña, X. ., Julvez, J. ., … Sunyer, J. . (2014). Green and blue spaces and behavioral development in Barcelona schoolchildren: The BREATHE project. Environmental Health Perspectives, 122, 1-34. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1408215

Natural schoolyards decrease stress, strengthen attention, reduce behavior problems, and enhance factors associated with resilience in children of all ages

Chawla, L. ., Keena, K. ., Pevec, I. ., & Stanley, E. . (2014). Green schoolyards as havens from stress and resources for resilience in childhood and adolescence. Health & Place, 28, 1-13. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2014.03.001

Mothers living in greener areas and close to green spaces may give birth to higher weight babies

Agay-Shay, K. ., Peled, A. ., Crespo, A. V., Peretz, C. ., Amitai, Y. ., Linn, S. ., … Nieuwenhuijsen, M. J. (2014). Green spaces and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 71, 562-569. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2014-101961

Evaluating Governing Documents for Environmental Education Centers in Spain

Medir, R. M., Heras, R. ., & Geli, A. M. (2014). Guiding documents for environmental education centres: an analysis in the Spanish context. Environmental Education Research, 20, 680-694.

Adolescents who participate in wilderness program experience enhanced identity complexity and sense of purpose

Norton, C. L., Wisner, B. L., Krugh, M. ., & Penn, A. . (2014). Helping youth transition into an alternative residential school setting: Exploring the effects of a wilderness orientation program on youth purpose and identity complexity. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 31, 475-493. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10560-014-0331-y

Experience enhances children's positive attitudes toward nature and its conservation

Zhang, W. ., Goodale, E. ., & Chen, J. . (2014). How contact with nature affects children’s biophilia, biophobia and conservation attitude in China. Biological Conservation, 177, 109-116. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2014.06.011

Lack of Environmental Education in Teacher Training Programs

Yavetz, B. ., Goldman, D. ., & Pe’er, S. . (2014). How do preservice teachers perceive ‘environment’ and its relevance to their area of teaching?. Environmental Education Research, 20, 354-371.

Global Study of Zoo Education Communication and Effectiveness

Roe, K. ., McConney, A. ., & Mansfield, C. F. (2014). How do zoos ‘Talk’to their general visitors? Do visitors ‘Listen’? A mixed method investigation of the communication between modern zoos and their general visitors. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 30, 167-186.

Examining Preconceived Ideas of Sharks to Design Better Zoo Exhibits

Neves, J. P. C. das, & Monteiro, R. C. R. (2014). How full is your luggage? Background knowledge of zoo visitors regarding sharks. Environmental Education Research, 20, 291-312.

Reviewing Technology Use in Classroom Environmental Education

Fauville, G. ., Lantz-Andersson, A. ., & Säljö, R. . (2014). ICT tools in environmental education: reviewing two newcomers to schools. Environmental Education Research, 20, 248-283.

Igniting a Lasting Interest in Science

Jack, B. M., & Lin, H.- shyang . (2014). Igniting and Sustaining Interest Among Students Who Have Grown Cold Toward Science. Science Education, 98, 792-814.

Proximity to city parks is associated with decreased hyperactivity and conduct problems in some young children

Balseviciene, B. ., Sinkariova, L. ., Gražulevičiene, R. ., Andrusaityte, S. ., Uzdanaviciute, I. ., Dedele, A. ., & Nieuwenhuijsen, M. . (2014). Impact of residential greenness on preschool children’s emotional and behavioral problems. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11, 6757-6770. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph110706757

The relationship between greenness and birthweight may differ by ethnicity and socioeconomic status

Dadvand, P. ., Wright, J. ., Martinez, D. ., Basagaña, X. ., McEachan, R. R. C., Cirach, M. ., … Nieuwenhuijsena, M. J. (2014). Inequality, green spaces, and pregnant women: Roles of ethnicity and individual and neighbourhood socioeconomic status. Environment International, 71, 101-108. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2014.06.010

Impacts of an Environmental Course on Undergraduate Engineering Students' Attitudes

Kuo, S.-Y. ., & Jackson, N. L. (2014). Influence of an Environmental Studies Course on Attitudes of Undergraduates at an Engineering University. The Journal of Environmental Education, 45, 91-104.

Informal green space presents an opportunity for conservation, recreation and planning in urban areas

Rupprecht, C. D., & Byrne, J. A. (2014). Informal urban green space: Comparison of quantity and characteristics in Brisbane, Australia and Sapporo, Japan. PLOS ONE, 9, 1 – 16. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0099784

Effects of Climate Change Media Messaging on Perceived Risk, Emotions, and Learning

Otieno, C. ., Spada, H. ., Liebler, K. ., Ludemann, T. ., Deil, U. ., & Renkl, A. . (2014). Informing about climate change and invasive species: how the presentation of information affects perception of risk, emotions, and learning. Environmental Education Research, 20, 612-638.

Family Learning Processes in Informal Contexts

Zimmerman, H. T., & McClain, L. R. (2014). Intergenerational learning at a nature center: Families using prior experiences and participation frameworks to understand raptors. Environmental Education Research, 20, 177-201. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2013.775219

Energy conservation education for elementary schools needs a standardized curriculum

DiMatteo, J. ., Radnitz, C. ., Zibulsky, J. ., Brown, J. ., Deleasa, C. ., & Jacobs, S. . (2014). Is Energy Conservation Education Effective? An Evaluation of the PowerSave Schools Program. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 99-108.

Monitoring changes in environmental attitudes at higher education institutions

Shephard, K. ., Harraway, J. ., Lovelock, B. ., Skeaff, S. ., Slooten, L. ., Strack, M. ., … Jowett, T. . (2014). Is the environmental literacy of university students measurable?. Environmental Education Research, 20, 476-495.

Latino immigrants participate in recreation opportunities that are fun, social, restful and family-oriented

Madsen, J. ., Radel, C. ., & Endter-Wada, J. . (2014). Justice and immigrant Latino recreation geography in Cache Valley, Utah. Journal of Leisure Research, 46, 291-312.

Unstructured activities improves children's self-directed executive functioning

Barker, J. E., Semenov, A. D., Michaelson, L. ., Provan, L. S., Snyder, H. R., & Munakata, Y. . (2014). Less-structured time in children’s daily lives predicts self-directed executive functioning. Frontiers in Psychology, 5, 1-16. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00593

Exposure to greenness surrounding schools benefits student academic achievement in both Math and English

Wu, C.-D. ., McNeely, E. ., Cedeño-Laurent, J. G., Pan, W.-C. ., Adamkiewicz, G. ., Dominici, F. ., … Spengler, J. D. (2014). Linking student performance in Massachusetts elementary schools with the "greenness" of school surroundings using remote sensing. PLOS ONE, 9. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0108548

Developing an Educational Campaign to Minimize Dog Waste and Storm-water Pollution

Typhina, E. ., & Yan, C. . (2014). Managing Dog Waste: Campaign Insights From the Health Belief Model. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 73-82.

Improving educators' understanding of sustainability in New Zealand

Birdsall, S. . (2014). Measuring student teachers’ understandings and self-awareness of sustainability. Environmental Education Research, 20, 814-835.

Memories from Residential Outdoor Education Have Long-term Impact

Liddicoat, K. R., & Krasny, M. E. (2014). Memories as useful outcomes of residential outdoor environmental education. The Journal of Environmental Education, 45, 178-193. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00958964.2014.905431

Assessing environmental attitudes in undergraduates through a new ecological paradigm scale

Jowett, T. ., Harraway, J. ., Lovelock, B. ., Skeaff, S. ., Slooten, L. ., Strack, M. ., & Shephard, K. . (2014). Multinomial-Regression Modeling of the Environmental Attitudes of Higher Education Students Based on the Revised New Ecological Paradigm Scale. The Journal of Environmental Education, 45(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/00958964.2013.783777

Incorporating Indigenous Perspectives in Place-Based Education

Bang, M. ., Curley, L. ., Kessel, A. ., Marin, A. ., III, E. S. S., & Strack, G. . (2014). Muskrat theories, tobacco in the streets, and living Chicago as Indigenous land. Environmental Education Research, 20, 37-55.

More research is needed on the population-level health benefits of contact with nature

Hartig, T. ., Mitchell, R. ., de Vries, S. ., & Frumkin, H. . (2014). Nature and health. Annual Review of Public Health, 35, 207-228. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-032013-182443

Nature playscapes encourage creativity, problem-solving and self-determination

Kochanowski, L. ., & Carr, V. W. (2014). Nature playscapes as contexts for fostering self-determination. Children, Youth and Environments, 24, 146-167. https://doi.org/http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.24.2.0146

Childhood experiences in nature enhance care for self and others and contribute to spiritual development

Schein, D. . (2014). Nature’s role in children’s spiritual development. Children, Youth and Environments, 24, 78-101. https://doi.org/http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.24.2.0078

The Promise of Outdoor Education in Schools

Rios, J. ., & Brewer, J. . (2014). Outdoor education and science achievement. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 234-240. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1533015X.2015.975084

Student leadership in school yard revitalization is tied to increased student knowledge, perceived efficacy and positive design outcomes

Bartlett, M. . (2014). Participatory landscape design Detroit: A tool for environmental education and action. Michigan Journal of Sustainability, 2, 95-101. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3998/mjs.12333712.0002.008