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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Common misconceptions students have about climate change

Jarrett, L. ., & Takacs, G. . (2020). Secondary students’ ideas about scientific concepts underlying climate change. Environmental Education Research, 26, 400-420.

The Self-Perceived Action Competence for Sustainability Questionnaire is valid for measuring action competence within environmental and sustainability education

Olsson, D. ., Gericke, N. ., Sass, W. ., & de Pauw, J. B.-. (2020). Self-perceived action competence for sustainability: the theoretical grounding and empirical validation of a novel research instrument. Environmental Education Research, 26, 742-760.

Higher frequency of green schoolyard use and more time outdoors are linked to self-regulation gains in kindergarten students

Taylor, F. ., & Butts-Wilmsmeyer, C. . (2020). Self-regulation gains in kindergarten related to frequency of green schoolyard use. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 70. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2020.101440

Investigating social media preferences to improve national park communications

Wilkins, E. J., Smith, J. W., & Keane, R. . (2020). Social media communication preferences of national park visitors. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 19, 4-18.

Comparing environmental literacy in informal education between secular, religious, and ultraorthodox children in Israel

Goldman, D. ., Pe’er, S. ., & Yavetz, B. . (2020). Sociocultural anchors for incorporating sustainability in youth movements: Comparison among secular, religious, and ultraorthodox movements. The Journal of Environmental Education, 51, 183-199.

Students' and teachers' awareness of climate change and pro-environmental behavior willingness reveal gender differences, and more

Eze, E. . (2020). Sociographic analysis of climate change awareness and pro-environmental behaviour of secondary school teachers and students in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. International Research in Geographical & Environmental Education, 29, 89-105.

Informal climate change programs can positively impact students' climate change perspectives

Littrell, M. K., Tayne, K. ., Okochi, C. ., Leckey, E. ., Gold, A. U., & Lynds, S. . (2020). Student perspectives on climate change through place-based filmmaking. Environmental Education Research, 26, 594-610.

Subjective proximity to green spaces might not be associated with lower blood pressure in children

Abbasi, B. ., Pourmirzeai, M. ., Hariri, S. ., Heshmat, R. ., Qorbani, M. ., Dadvand, P. ., & Kelishadi, R. . (2020). Subjective proximity to green spaces and blood pressure in children and adolescents: The CASPIAN-V study. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8886241

Nature-based art activities can support children's mental health and well-being

Walshe, N. ., Lee, E. ., & Smith, M. J. (2020). Supporting children’s well-being with art in nature: Artist pedagogue perceptions. Journal of Education for Sustainable Development, 14, 98-112. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0973408220930708

Children attending nature preschool showed growth in executive function skills beyond what would be expected in typically developing children

Zamzow, J. ., & Ernst, J. . (2020). Supporting school readiness naturally: Exploring executive function growth in nature preschools. The International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, 7, 6-16.

How food preparation knowledge can increase vegetable consumption

Huyard, C. . (2020). Sustainable food education: what food preparation competences are needed to support vegetable consumption?. Environmental Education Research, 26, 1164-1176.

The use of iPads by kindergarten children accompanied and added to their active and creative outdoor play, while also promoting nature connectedness

McGlynn-Stewart, M. ., Maguire, N. ., & Mogyorodi, E. . (2020). Taking it outside: Engaging in active, creative, outdoor play with digital technology. Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, 23, 31-45.

Evaluating the focus of England's environmental education policy

Glackin, M. ., & King, H. . (2020). Taking stock of environmental education policy in England – the what, the where and the why. Environmental Education Research, 26, 305-323.

Coteaching model increases teachers' confidence in implementing outdoor learning programs

Kerr, K. . (2020). Teacher development through coteaching outdoor science and environmental education across the elementary-middle school transition. The Journal of Environmental Education, 51, 29-43.

Collaborative teaching between science, social science, and language teachers' could enhance Education for Sustainable Development

Sund, P. ., & Gericke, N. . (2020). Teaching contributions from secondary school subject areas to education for sustainable development – a comparative study of science, social science and language teachers. Environmental Education Research, 26, 772-794.

A study of storytelling practices in hunting and fishing that can strengthen human-nature relationships

Russell, J. . (2020). Telling better stories: Toward critical, place-based, and multispecies narrative pedagogies in hunting and fishing cultures. The Journal of Environmental Education, 51, 232-245.

Practitioners of nature-based therapy describe nature as an active agent in the therapeutic process

Naor, L. ., & Mayseless, O. . (2020). The art of working with nature in nature-based therapies. Journal of Experiential Education. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1053825920933639

Greater amounts of green space appear to have a positive impact on the mental well-being of adolescents

Zhang, Y. ., Mavoa, S. ., Zhao, J. ., Raphael, D. ., & Smith, M. . (2020). The association between green space and adolescents’ mental well-being: A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17186640

Knowing where to go, valuing nature, and having a better understanding of time and money resources may increase the likelihood of families visiting a park

Razani, N. ., Hills, N. ., Thompson, D. ., & Rutherford, G. . (2020). The association of knowledge, attitudes and access with park use before and after a park-prescription intervention for low-income families in the U.S. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17030701

Nature exposure and green exercise during childhood predict adult nature exposure and green exercise, as well as connectedness to nature

Wood, C. ., & Smyth, N. . (2020). The health impact of nature exposure and green exercise across the life course: A pilot study. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 30, 226-235. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2019.1593327

In-between spaces on school grounds support self-directed play

Aminpour, F. ., Bishop, K. ., & Corkery, L. . (2020). The hidden value of in-between spaces for children’s self-directed play within outdoor school environments. Landscape and Urban Planning, 194. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2019.103683

Teacher identities in formal environmental education settings

Zaradez, N. ., Sela-Sheffy, R. ., & Tal, T. . (2020). The identity work of environmental education teachers in Israel. Environmental Education Research, 26, 812-829.

The COVID-19 pandemic experience could potentially change urban public space perceptions, planning, and use

Honey-Rosés, J. ., Anguelovski, I. ., Chireh, V. K., Daher, C. ., van den Bosch, C. K., Litt, J. S., … Zapata, O. . (2020). The impact of COVID-19 on public space: An early review of the emerging questions - design, perceptions and inequities. Cities and Health. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23748834.2020.1780074

The degree of nature in an exercise environment may or may not make a difference in the cognitive and psychological outcomes associated with green exercise

Wade, L. ., Lubansa, D. ., Smith, J. ., & Duncan, M. . (2020). The impact of exercise environments on adolescents’ cognitive and psychological outcomes: A randomised controlled trial. Psychology of Sport &Amp; Exercise, 49. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101707

Some research suggests that school garden programs may promote social emotional learning, yet more rigorous studies are needed to investigate this assertion

Lohr, A. M., Krause, K. C., McClelland, J. ., Gorden, N. V., Gerald, L. B., Casino, V. D. , Jr, … Carvajal, S. C. (2020). The impact of school gardens on youth social and emotional learning: A scoping review. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 1-14. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2020.1838935

The negative impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and youth requires an urgent response from government agencies

Cowie, H. ., & Myers, C. . (2020). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and well-being of children and young people. Children and Society. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/chso.12430

Nature play may positively impact children's health and development, particularly in the areas of physical activity and cognitive development

Dankiw, K. ., Tsiros, M. ., Baldock, K. ., & Kumar, S. . (2020). The impacts of unstructured nature play on health in early childhood development: A systematic review. PLoS ONE, 15. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229006

Lasting impacts of outdoor adventure residentials on young people include self-confidence, independence, and communication.

Prince, H. E. (2020). The lasting impacts of outdoor adventure residential experiences on young people. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2020.1784764

BP influences STEM education and promotes oil industry interests

Tannock, S. . (2020). The oil industry in our schools: from Petro Pete to science capital in the age of climate crisis. Environmental Education Research, 26, 474-490.

Exploring the emotional and political implications of removing animal products from school lunches

Lindgren, N. . (2020). The political dimension of consuming animal products in education: An analysis of upper-secondary student responses when school lunch turns green and vegan. Environmental Education Research, 26, 684-700.

Positive childhood experiences with nature can promote continued nature engagement and pro-environmental attitudes in adulthood

Sachs, N. A., Rakow, D. A., Shepley, M. M., & Peditto, K. . (2020). The potential correlation between nature engagement in middle childhood years and college undergraduates’ nature engagement, proenvironmental attitudes, and stress. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 1-14. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.540872

Garden-based projects can be effective in promoting preschool children's scientific and nature-friendly attitudes

Kim, K. J., Jung, E. ., Han, M. ., & Sohn, J. . (2020). The power of garden-based curriculum to promote scientific and nature-friendly attitudes in children through a cotton project. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 34, 538-550. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02568543.2020.1718251

Children with a dish garden in their hospital room showed significantly greater gains in physical and neuropsychological health than children without a dish garden

Yar, M. A., & Kazemi, F. . (2020). The role of dish gardens on the physical and neuropsychological improvement of hospitalized children. Urban Forestry &Amp; Urban Greening, 53. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2020.126713

Gender and race/ethnicity influence on environmental identity in undergraduate students

Miao, R. E., & Cagle, N. L. (2020). The role of gender, race, and ethnicity in environmental identity development in undergraduate student narratives. Environmental Education Research, 26, 171-188.

Making informal greenspaces available for recreation could help reduce inequity in access to nature

Sikorska, D. ., Laszkiewicz, E. ., Krauze, K. ., & Sikorski, P. . (2020). The role of informal green spaces in reducing inequalities in urban green space availability to children and seniors. Environmental Science & Policy, 108, 144-154. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2020.03.007

Schools can act as a central hub for building pro-environmental social capital

Alkaher, I. ., & Gan, D. . (2020). The role of school partnerships in promoting education for sustainability and social capital. The Journal of Environmental Education, 51, 416-433.

Rural children in northern Mexico hold a stronger sense of connection to nature and behave in a more pro-environmental way than urban children living in that area

Duron-Ramos, M. ., Collado, S. ., García-Vázquez, F. ., & Bello-Echeverria, M. . (2020). The role of urban/rural environments on Mexican children’s connection to nature and pro-environmental behavior. Frontiers in Psychology, 11. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00514

Utilizing British school grounds for biodiversity and environmental education

Harvey, D. J., Gange, A. C., & Harvey, H. . (2020). The unrealised potential of school grounds in Britain to monitor and improve biodiversity. The Journal of Environmental Education, 51, 306-316.

Age-appropriate maps enhance learning and application

Bláha, J. D., & Kučerová, S. R. (2020). The usability of economic maps for students of various age groups: an example for a discussion of a multi-stage concept of teaching aids. International Research in Geographical & Environmental Education, 29, 129-145.

Graduate attribute assessment tool reveals positive sustainability learning outcomes and implications for higher education

Holdsworth, S. ., Sandri, O. ., Thomas, I. ., Wong, P. ., Chester, A. ., & McLaughlin, P. . (2020). The use of the theory of planned behaviour to assess graduate attributes for sustainability. Environmental Education Research, 26, 275-295.

Evaluating the effects of environmental knowledge on pre-teen behaviors

Kovács, J. ., Medvés, D. ., & Pántya, J. . (2020). To shine or not to shine? – The relationship between environmental knowledge of preteens and their choice among plastic and non-plastic materials for a manual task. Environmental Education Research, 26, 849-863.

A new play observation tool was designed to study child-initiated outdoor play and to evaluate the play environment itself

Loebach, J. ., & Cox, A. . (2020). Tool for Observing Play Outdoors (TOPO): A new typology for capturing children’s play behaviors in outdoor environments. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.3390/ijerph17155611

Incorporating diverse environmental perspectives can help to advance environmental education

Stapleton, S. R. (2020). Toward critical environmental education: a standpoint analysis of race in the American environmental context. Environmental Education Research, 26, 155-170.

Environmental hope and hope-enhancing activities are linked to pro-environmental behavior and social well-being in Israeli students

Kerret, D. ., Orkibi, H. ., Bukchin, S. ., & Ronen, T. . (2020). Two for one: achieving both pro-environmental behavior and subjective well-being by implementing environmental-hope-enhancing programs in schools. The Journal of Environmental Education, 51, 434-448.

The flipped classroom and challenged-based learning methods are effective at integrating sustainability in higher education

Rodríguez-Chueca, J. ., Molina-García, A. ., García-Aranda, C. ., Pérez, J. ., & Rodríguez, E. . (2020). Understanding sustainability and the circular economy through flipped classroom and challenge-based learning: an innovative experience in engineering education in Spain. Environmental Education Research, 26, 238-252.

Street greenery in the area surrounding a school was significantly associated with children's active school transport and body weight status

Yang, Y. ., Lu, Y. ., Yang, L. ., Gou, Z. ., & Zhang, X. . (2020). Urban greenery, active school transport, and body weight among Hong Kong children. Travel Behavior and Society, 20, 104-113. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tbs.2020.03.001

Higher levels of greenness in urban neighborhoods are associated with reduced indoor levels of particulate matter and noise annoyance

Mueller, W. ., Steinle, S. ., Pärkkä, J. ., Parmes, E. ., Liedes, H. ., Kuijpers, E. ., … Vardoulakis, S. . (2020). Urban greenspace and the indoor environment: Pathways to health via indoor particulate matter, noise, and road noise annoyance. Environmental Research, 180. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2019.108850

Recreational use of green space increased dramatically during COVID-19 in Oslo, Norway

Venter, Z. S., Barton, D. N., Gundersen, V. ., Figari, H. ., & Nowell, M. . (2020). Urban nature in a time of crisis: Recreational use of green space increases during the COVID-19 outbreak in Oslo, Norway. Environmental Research Letters, 15. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/abb396

Urban forests contribute to human health by reducing harm, restoring capacities, and building capacities

Wolf, K. ., Lam, S. ., McKeen, J. ., Richardson, G. ., van den Bosch, M. ., & Bardekjian, A. . (2020). Urban trees and human health: A scoping review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17124371

Urban vegetation plays an important role in slowing the spread of COVID-19 in the United States

You, Y. ., & Pan, S. . (2020). Urban vegetation slows down the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the United States. Geophysical Research Letters, 47, 1-9. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2020GL089286