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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Young children's and adults' perceptions of natural play spaces: A case study of Chengdu, southwestern China
Wang, X., Woolley, H., Tang, Y., Liu, H-y., & Luo, Y. (2018). Young children’s and adults’ perceptions of natural play spaces: A case study of Chengdu, southwestern China. Cities, 72, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2017.08.011
Nurturing kindness naturally: A humane education program's effect on the prosocial behavior of first and second graders across China
Samuels, W.E. (2018). Nurturing kindness naturally: A humane education program’s effect on the prosocial behavior of first and second graders across China. International Journal of Educational Research, 91, 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2018.08.001
Recognizing connection to nature: Perspectives from the field
Perrin, J.L. (2018). Recognizing connection to nature: Perspectives from the field. Environmental Education & Communication, 17(1), 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1533015X.2017.1348271
Inconsistencies in early science education: Can nature help streamline state standards?
Kloos, H., Waltzer, T., Maltbie, C., Brown, R.D., & Carr, V. (2018). Inconsistencies in early science education: Can nature help streamline state standards?. Ecopsychology, 10(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/eco.2018.0042
Biosphere reserve for all: Potentials for involving underrepresented age groups in the development of a biosphere reserve through intergenerational practice
Mitrofanenko, T., Snajdr, J., Muhar, A., Penker, M., & Schauppenlehner-Kloyber, E. (2018). Biosphere reserve for all: Potentials for involving underrepresented age groups in the development of a biosphere reserve through intergenerational practice. Environmental Management. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00267-018-1059-9
Mental health benefits of interactions with nature in children and teenagers: A systematic review
Tillmann, S., Tobin, D., Avison, W., & Gilliland, J. (2018). Mental health benefits of interactions with nature in children and teenagers: A systematic review. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 72(10). http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jech-2018-210436
Contact with urban forests greatly enhances children's knowledge of faunal diversity
Sampaio, M.B., La Fuente, De, Albuquerque, U.P., Souto, da Silva, & Schiel, N. (2018). Contact with urban forests greatly enhances children’s knowledge of faunal diversity. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 30, 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2018.01.006
Connecting brawn, brains, and people: An exploration of non-traditional outcomes of youth stewardship programs
DuBois, B., Krasny, M.E., & Smith, J.C. (2018). Connecting brawn, brains, and people: An exploration of non-traditional outcomes of youth stewardship programs. Environmental Education Research, 24(7), 18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2017.1373069
Wellbeing in school gardens -- The case of the Gardens for Bellies food and environmental education program
Dyg, P.M., & Wistoff, K. (2018). Wellbeing in school gardens -- The case of the Gardens for Bellies food and environmental education program. Environmental Education Research, 24(8), 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2018.1434869
What are the drivers of and barriers to children's direct experiences of nature?
Soga, M., Yamanoi, T, Tsuchiya, K., Koyanagi, T.F., & Kanai, T. (2018). What are the drivers of and barriers to children’s direct experiences of nature?. Landscape and Urban Planning, 180, 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2018.08.015
Modeling child-nature interaction in a nature preschool: A proof of concept
Kahn, P.H., Weiss, T., & Harrington, K. (2018). Modeling child-nature interaction in a nature preschool: A proof of concept. Frontiers in Psychology, 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00835
Evaluating connection to nature and the relationship with conservation behaviour in children
Hughes, J., Richardson, M., & Lumber, R. (2018). Evaluating connection to nature and the relationship with conservation behaviour in children. Journal for Nature Conservation, 45, 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jnc.2018.07.004