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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Nature contact at school: The impact of an outdoor classroom on children's well-being
Largo-Wight, E., Guardino, C., Wludyka, P.S., Hall, K.W., Wight, J.T., & Merten, J.W. (2018). Nature contact at school: The impact of an outdoor classroom on children’s well-being. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 28(6), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2018.1502415
Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Adventure Therapy to promote psychological wellbeing of children at-risk
Tracey, D., Gray, T., Truong, S., & Ward, K. (2018). Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Adventure Therapy to promote psychological wellbeing of children at-risk. Frontiers in Psychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01565
Awe in nature heals: Evidence from military veterans, at-risk youth, and college students
Anderson, C. L., Monroy, M., & Keltner, D. (2018). Awe in nature heals: Evidence from military veterans, at-risk youth, and college students. Emotion. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/emo0000442
A haven of green space: Learning from a pilot pre-post evaluation of a school-based social and therapeutic horticulture intervention with children
Chiumento, A., Mukherjee, I., Chandna, J., Dutton, C., Rahman, A., & Bristow, K. (2018). A haven of green space: Learning from a pilot pre-post evaluation of a school-based social and therapeutic horticulture intervention with children. BMC Public Health, 18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5661-9
Camper self-concept promotes environmental awareness: A relationship mediated by social inclusion
Cousineau, L.S., Mock, S.E., & Glover, T.D. (2018). Camper self-concept promotes environmental awareness: A relationship mediated by social inclusion. Journal of Youth Development, 12(1-2). http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2018.526
The Hare and the Tortoise go to Forest School: Taking the scenic route to academic attainment via emotional wellbeing outdoors
McCree, M., Cutting, R., & Sherwin, D. (2018). The Hare and the Tortoise go to Forest School: Taking the scenic route to academic attainment via emotional wellbeing outdoors. Early Child Development and Care, 188(7), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2018.1446430
Bridging natural and digital domains: Attitudes, confidence, and interest in using technology to learn outdoors
Hougham, R.J., Nutter, M., & Graham, C. (2018). Bridging natural and digital domains: Attitudes, confidence, and interest in using technology to learn outdoors. Journal of Experiential Education. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1053825917751203
Eco-school evaluation beyond labels: The impact of environmental policy, didactics and nature at school on student outcomes
de Pauw, Boeve-, & Van Petegem, P. (2018). Eco-school evaluation beyond labels: The impact of environmental policy, didactics and nature at school on student outcomes. Environmental Education Research, 24(9), 18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2017.1307327
Birds in the playground: Evaluating the effectiveness of an urban environmental education project in enhancing school children's awareness, knowledge and attitudes towards local wildlife
White, R.L., Eberstein, K., & Scott, D.M. (2018). Birds in the playground: Evaluating the effectiveness of an urban environmental education project in enhancing school children’s awareness, knowledge and attitudes towards local wildlife. PLoS ONE, 13(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0193993
Three playgrounds: Researching the multiple geographies of children's outdoor play
Horton, J., & Krafftl, P. (2018). Three playgrounds: Researching the multiple geographies of children’s outdoor play. Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space, 50(1), 22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0308518X17735324
Ecological identity, empathy, and experiential learning: A young child's exploration of a nearby river
Humphreys, C., & Blenkinsop, S. (2018). Ecological identity, empathy, and experiential learning: A young child’s exploration of a nearby river. Australian Journal of Environmental Education. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/aee.2018.20
Empathy for animals: A review of the existing literature
Young, A., Khalil, K.A., & Wharton, J. (2018). Empathy for animals: A review of the existing literature. Curator: The Museum Journal, 61(2), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cura.12257