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.
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The relationships between nature connectedness, nature contact, and positive psychological outcomes: A meta-analysis
Zeng, Q., Yang, Z., Chen, Z., & Chen, P. (2025). The relationships between nature connectedness, nature contact, and positive psychological outcomes: A meta-analysis. Journal of Environmental Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102675
Differential effects of an urban outdoor environment on 4–5 year old children’s attention in school
Atkinson, M., Goldenberg, G., Dubiel, J., & Wass, S. (2025). Differential effects of an urban outdoor environment on 4–5 year old children’s attention in school. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102589
Leveling the Playing Field: Opportunities for School Recess to Promote Wellness and Reduce Disparities in Elementary School Children
Konduru, D., Lowrey, K. M., & Hager, E. R. (2025). Leveling the Playing Field: Opportunities for School Recess to Promote Wellness and Reduce Disparities in Elementary School Children. American Journal of Health Promotion. https://doi.org/10.1177/08901171251319847
Considering biophilic tendencies when operationalising nature as medicine: a critical review
Stonebridge, N., Sumner, R. C., & Scott, S. (2025). Considering biophilic tendencies when operationalising nature as medicine: a critical review. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102678
No hiding places—A review of representations of children's right to play in schoolyards across wider Irish educational policies and guidelines
Bergin, M. (2025). No hiding places—A review of representations of children’s right to play in schoolyards across wider Irish educational policies and guidelines. Children & Society . https://doi.org/10.1111/chso.12995
Prescribing nature for human health: An examination of public interest, barriers, and enablers related to nature prescription programming in Canada
Lemieux, C. J., Lazarescu, C., Reining, C. E., Groulx, M. W., Lem, M., Astell-Burt, T., & Feng, X. (2025). Prescribing nature for human health: An examination of public interest, barriers, and enablers related to nature prescription programming in Canada. Wellbeing, Space and Society, 8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wss.2025.100251
Barriers and facilitators to implementing nature prescriptions for child and youth health: a scoping review
Paquet, S., Struthers, N. A., Gunz, A., & Gittings, L. (2025). Barriers and facilitators to implementing nature prescriptions for child and youth health: a scoping review. Health Promotion International, 40. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaf039
Evaluation of a nature prescription program in schools to increase nature-based physical activity and time spent outdoors: Implementation of the kids in parks TRACK Rx program by the school nurse
Christiana, R. W., Urroz, J., & Venrick, H. W. (2025). Evaluation of a nature prescription program in schools to increase nature-based physical activity and time spent outdoors: Implementation of the kids in parks TRACK Rx program by the school nurse. The Journal of School Nursing, 41(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10598405231195566
Schoolyards greening for connecting people and nature: An example of nature-based solutions?
Blanc, N., Clauzel, C., About, C., Riché, A., Gippet, M., & Bortolamiol, S. (2025). Schoolyards greening for connecting people and nature: An example of nature-based solutions? Urban Sustainability , 5(64). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42949-025-00252-6
What does it feel like to be in a blue space nature play program? A phenomenological investigation into the wellbeing benefits for children engaging in physically active play in coastal environments
Rouse, E., & Wishart, L. (2025). What does it feel like to be in a blue space nature play program? A phenomenological investigation into the wellbeing benefits for children engaging in physically active play in coastal environments. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 25(1), 14. https://doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2024.2335553
Nature connectedness in adolescents and young adults: a systematic review
Madera, F., Olcese, M., Cardinali, P., & Migliorini, L. (2025). Nature connectedness in adolescents and young adults: a systematic review. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102761
The impact of built and natural environments on working memory - A systematic literature review
Huynh, D. C., Fich, L. B., & Djebbara, Z. (2025). The impact of built and natural environments on working memory - A systematic literature review. Journal of Environmental Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102763