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 Extend Moral Reasoning to the Environment

Hussar, K. M., & Horvath, J. C. (2011). Do children play fair with mother nature? Understanding children’s judgments of environmentally harmful actions. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 31, 309-313.

Exercising in natural environments has greater physical and mental health benefits than exercising indoors

Coon, T. ., Body, K. ., Stein, K. ., Whear, R. ., Barton, J. ., & Depledge, M. H. (2011). Does participating in physical activity in outdoor natural environments have a greater effect on physical and mental wellbeing than physical activity indoors? A systematic review. Environmental Science & Technology, 45, 1761-1772. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es102947t

Video Fosters Emotional Connections and Intentions to Act

Perrin, J. L. (2011). Emotional Responses to Environmental Messages and Future Behavioral Intentions. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 10, 146-157.

Constructivist Professional Development Boosts Inquiry-Based Teaching

Brand, B. R., & Moore, S. J. (2011). Enhancing teachers’ application of inquiry-based strategies using a constructivist sociocultural professional development model. International Journal of Science Education, 33, 889-913.

Online Social Network Helps Users Learn About Climate Change and Take Action

Robelia, B. A., Greenhow, C. ., & Burton, L. . (2011). Environmental learning in online social networks: adopting environmentally responsible behaviors. Environmental Education Research, 17, 553-575.

Naturalists Must Extend Contacts with Participants to Build Environmental Identities

Bixler, R. D., James, J. ., & Vadala, C. E. (2011). Environmental socialization incidents with implications for the expanded role of interpretive naturalists in providing natural history experiences. Journal of Interpretation Research, 16, 35-64.

Residential EE Program Yields Positive Results, Especially for Urban Participants

Stern, M. J., Powell, R. B., & Ardoin, N. M. (2011). Evaluating a constructivist and culturally responsive approach to environmental education for diverse audiences. Journal of Environmental Education, 42, 109-122.

Some Environmental Education Programs Increase Connections to Nature

Ernst, J. ., & Theimer, S. . (2011). Evaluating the effects of environmental education programming on connectedness to nature. Environmental Education Research, 17, 577-598.

Stakeholders Identify Barriers to Behaviors that Stop the Spread of Invasive Species

Prinbeck, G. ., Lach, D. ., & Chan, S. . (2011). Exploring stakeholders’ attitudes and beliefs regarding behaviors that prevent the spread of invasive species. Environmental Education Research, 17, 341-352.

Smart Phones and Touch Screens Yield Mixed Results in Exhibits

Yocco, V. ., Danter, E. H., Heimlich, J. E., Dunckel, B. A., & Myers, C. . (2011). Exploring use of new media in environmental education contexts: introducing visitors’ technology use in zoos model. Environmental Education Research, 17, 801-814.

Researchers Link Behavior Theories to the Philosophies of Muir and Leopold

Goralnik, L. ., & Nelson, M. P. (2011). Framing a Philosophy of Environmental Action: Aldo Leopold, John Muir, and the Importance of Community. The Journal of Environmental Education, 42, 181-192.

Researchers Probe Students' Reasoning on Socio-Scientific Issues

Wu, Y.-T. ., & Tsai, C.-C. . (2011). High School Students’ Informal Reasoning Regarding a Socio-scientific Issue, with Relation to Scientific Epistemological Beliefs and Cognitive Structures. International Journal of Science Education, 33, 371-400.

Are Participants Losing Interest? Try Mindfulness

Frauman, E. . (2011). Incorporating the concept of mindfulness in informal outdoor education settings. Journal of Experiential Education, 33, 225-238.

Children who spend more time in outdoor sport activities and less time watching TV have better retinal microvascular structure

Gopinath, B. ., Baur, L. A., Wang, J. ., Hardy, L. L., Teber, E. ., & Kifley, A. . (2011). Influence of physical activity and screen time on the retinal microvasculature in young children. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 31, 1233-1239. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/ATVBAHA.110.219451

Evaluability Assessment Gauges Program's Readiness for Evaluation

Zint, M. T., Covitt, B. A., & Dowd, P. F. (2011). Insights From an Evaluability Assessment of the U.S. Forest Service More Kids in the Woods Initiative. The Journal of Environmental Education, 42, 255-271.

Child-care centers' social and physical environments influence children's physical activity levels

Gubbels, J. S., Kremers, S. P. J., van Kann, D. H. H., Stafleu, A. ., Candel, M. J. J. M., & Dagnelie, P. C. (2011). Interaction between physical environment, social environment, and child characteristics in determining physical activity at child care. Health Psychology, 30, 84-90. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0021586

The number of trees and parks in a neighborhood impact children's physical activity and adiposity

Lovasi, G. S., Jacobson, J. S., Quinn, J. W., Neckerman, K. M., Ashby-Thompson, M. N., & Rundle, A. . (2011). Is the environment near home and school associated with physical activity and adiposity of urban preschool children?. Journal of Urban Health, 88, 1143-1157. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11524-011-9604-3

Children are less sedentary if they live in neighborhoods with certain environmental features

Veitch, J. ., Timperio, A. ., Crawford, D. ., Giles-Corti, B. ., & Salmon, J. . (2011). Is the neighbourhood environment associated with sedentary behaviour outside of school hours among children?. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 41, 333-341. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12160-011-9260-6

Interpretive Program Achieves Some Goals Better Than Others

Benton, G. M. (2011). Multiple goal conveyance in a state park interpretive boat cruise. Journal of Interpretation Research, 16, 7-21.

Video Podcasts Enhance College Course

Hill, J. L., & Nelson, A. . (2011). New technology, new pedagogy? Employing video podcasts in learning and teaching about exotic ecosystems. Environmental Education Research, 17, 393-408.

Outdoor Education Fosters Personal Growth, Connections to Behavior Less Clear

D’Amato, L. G., & Krasny, M. E. (2011). Outdoor Adventure Education: Applying Transformative Learning Theory to Understanding Instrumental Learning and Personal Growth in Environmental Education. The Journal of Environmental Education, 42, 237-254.

Personality and Other Individual Traits Affect Environmental Behavior

Swami, V. ., Chamorro-Premuzic, T. ., Snelgar, R. ., & Furnham, A. . (2011). Personality, individual differences, and demographic antecedents of self-reported household waste management behaviours. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 31, 21-26.

What Have 40 Years of Place Attachment Research Taught Us?

Lewicka, M. . (2011). Place attachment: How far have we come in the last 40 years?. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 31, 207-230.

Urban Arboretum Associated with Variety of User Values

Spartz, J. T., & Shaw, B. R. (2011). Place meanings surrounding an urban natural area: A qualitative inquiry. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 31, 344-352.

Planting Trees Improves Knowledge of and Attitudes about Plants

Fančovičová, J. ., & Prokop, P. . (2011). Plants have a chance: outdoor educational programmes alter students’ knowledge and attitudes towards plants. Environmental Education Research, 17, 537-551.

Using a Behavior Model to Predict Whether Teachers Adopt Environmental Education

Bruyere, B. ., Nash, P. E., & Mbogella, F. . (2011). Predicting Participation in Environmental Education by Teachers in Coastal Regions of Tanzania. The Journal of Environmental Education, 42, 168-180.

Green playgrounds promote both physical activity and sun protective behavior in young children

Boldemann, C. ., Dal, H. ., Mårtensson, F. ., Cosco, N. G., Moore, R. ., Bierber, B. ., … Wester, U. . (2011). Preschool outdoor play environment may combine promotion of children’s physical activity and sun protection. Further evidence from Southern Sweden and North Carolina. Science & Sports, 26, 72-82. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scispo.2011.01.007

Results of an International Test of Scientific Literacy and Attitudes

Olsen, R. V., & Lie, S. . (2011). Profiles of students’ interest in science issues around the world: Analysis of data from PISA 2006. International Journal of Science Education, 33, 97-120.

A Review of Zoo and Aquarium Evaluation Literature

Khalil, K. ., & Ardoin, N. M. (2011). Programmatic Evaluation in Association of Zoos and Aquariums–Accredited Zoos and Aquariums: A Literature Review. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 10, 168-177.

Students' Values, Place Attachment Tied to Recycling Used Batteries

Rioux, L. . (2011). Promoting pro-environmental behaviour: collection of used batteries by secondary school pupils. Environmental Education Research, 17, 353-373.

Students' Mental Models Reveal Mixed Ideas about the Greenhouse Effect

Shepardson, D. P., Choi, S. ., Niyogi, D. ., & Charusombat, U. . (2011). Seventh grade students’ mental models of the greenhouse effect. Environmental Education Research, 17, 1-17.

Educational Software Boosts Inquiry Skills

Kyza, E. A., Constantinou, C. P., & Spanoudis, G. . (2011). Sixth graders’ co-construction of explanations of a disturbance in an ecosystem: Exploring relationships between grouping, reflective scaffolding, and evidence-based explanations. International Journal of Science Education, 33, 2489-2525.

Curriculum Sends Different Messages in Science and Social Studies Classes

Kumler, L. M. (2011). Students of action? A comparative investigation of secondary science and social studies students’ action repertoires in a land use context. Journal of Environmental Education, 42, 14-29.

Story-Telling Raises Awareness and Action Among Very Young Students

Hadzigeorgiou, Y. ., Prevezanou, B. ., Kabouropoulou, M. ., & Konsolas, M. . (2011). Teaching about the importance of trees: a study with young children. Environmental Education Research, 17, 519-536.

A Refined Instrument for Measuring Environmental Attitudes in Children

Johnson, B. ., & Manoli, C. C. (2011). The 2-MEV Scale in the United States: A measure of children’s environmental attitudes based on the Theory of Ecological Attitude. Journal of Environmental Education, 42, 84-97.

Eco-Schools Improve Students' Environmental Knowledge

de Pauw, J. B.-., & Van Petegem, P. . (2011). The effect of Flemish eco-schools on student environmental knowledge, attitudes, and affect. International Journal of Science Education, 33, 1513-1538.

Comparing Groups Motivates Behavior

Ferguson, M. A., Branscombe, N. R., & Reynolds, K. J. (2011). The effect of intergroup comparison on willingness to perform sustainable behavior. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 31, 275-281.

Field Trips and Family Outings Have Varying Effects on Learning

Judson, E. . (2011). The impact of field trips and family involvement on mental models of the desert environment. International Journal of Science Education, 33, 1455-1472.

Children develop a sense of competence playing in the woods

Stanley, E. . (2011). The place of outdoor play in a school community: A case study of recess values. Children, Youth and Environments, 21, 185-211.

Adolescents experience positive emotional change after spending time in an outdoor educational setting

Roe, J. ., & Aspinall, P. . (2011). The restorative outcomes of forest school and conventional school in young people with good and poor behaviour. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 10, 205-212. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2011.03.003

Feedback Helps People Conserve Water

Tom, G. ., Tauchus, G. ., Williams, J. ., & Tong, S. . (2011). The Role of Communicative Feedback in Successful Water Conservation Programs. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 10, 80-90.

Zoos can encourage social connection centered around environmental identity and animals

Clayton, S. ., Fraser, J. ., & Burgess, C. . (2011). The role of zoos in fostering environmental identity. Ecopsychology, 3, 87-96.

Open public spaces are children's favorite places for physical activity

Rehrer, N. J., Freeman, C. ., Cassidy, T. ., Waters, D. L., Barclay, G. E., & Wilson, N. C. (2011). Through the eyes of young people: Favourite places for physical activity. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 39, 492-500. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1403494811401478

Children Went From Feeling Powerless to Powerful

Tsevreni, I. . (2011). Towards an environmental education without scientific knowledge: an attempt to create an action model based on children’s experiences, emotions and perceptions about their environment. Environmental Education Research, 17, 53-67.

Children's Participation as a Path to Action

Tsevreni, I. . (2011). Towards an environmental education without scientific knowledge: an attempt to create an action model based on children’s experiences, emotions and perceptions about their environment. Environmental Education Research, 17, 53-67.

Character and Ability Key Elements for Building Trust in an Outdoor Leader

Shooter, W. ., Paisley, K. ., & Sibthorp, J. . (2011). Trust development in outdoor leadership. Journal of Experiential Education, 33, 189-207.

Science self-efficacy and environmental stewardship of high school students improved through participation in an intensive summer urban ecology program

Barnett, M. ., Vaughn, M. ., Strauss, E. ., & Cotter, L. . (2011). Urban environmental education: Leveraging technology and ecology to engage students in studying the environment. International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 20, 199-214. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10382046.2011.588501

Tree canopy is correlated with risk of "small for gestational age" birth

Donovan, G. H., Michael, Y. L., Butry, D. T., Sullivan, A. D., & Chase, J. M. (2011). Urban trees and the risk of poor birth outcomes. Health & Place, 17, 390-393. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2010.11.004

Researchers Argue for Post-Visit Resources to Change Behavior

Ballantyne, R. ., & Packer, J. . (2011). Using tourism free-choice learning experiences to promote environmentally sustainable behaviour: the role of post-visit ‘action resources’. Environmental Education Research, 17, 201-215.

Video Diaries Help Evaluate Student Learning

Roberts, J. . (2011). Video diaries: a tool to investigate sustainability-related learning in threshold spaces. Environmental Education Research, 17, 675-688.