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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Theorizing family-based nature activities and family functioning: The integration of attention restoration theory with a family routines and rituals perspective
Izenstark, E., & Ebata, A.T. (2016). Theorizing family-based nature activities and family functioning: The integration of attention restoration theory with a family routines and rituals perspective. Journal of Family Theory & Review, 8(2), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jftr.12138
Let the children play: Scoping review on the implementation and use of loose parts for promoting physical activity participation
Houser, N.E., Roach, L., Stone, M.R., Turner, J., & Kirk, S.F.L. (2016). Let the children play: Scoping review on the implementation and use of loose parts for promoting physical activity participation. AIMS Public Health, 3(4), 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.3934/publichealth.2016.4.781
Policies for promotion of physical activity and prevention of obesity in adolescence
Pate, R.R., Flynn, J.I., & Dowda, M. (2016). Policies for promotion of physical activity and prevention of obesity in adolescence. Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 14(2), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jesf.2016.07.003
Mapping the racial inequality in place: Using youth perceptions to identify unequal exposure to neighborhood environmental hazards
Teixeira, S., & Zuberi, A. (2016). Mapping the racial inequality in place: Using youth perceptions to identify unequal exposure to neighborhood environmental hazards. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph13090844
Bringing nature to schools to promote children’s physical activity
Sharma-Brymer, V., & Bland, D. (2016). Bringing nature to schools to promote children’s physical activity. Sports Medicine, 46, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-016-0487-z
Physical activity perceptions, context, barriers, and facilitators from a Hispanic child’s perspective
Ross, S.E. Taverno, & Francis, L.A. (2016). Physical activity perceptions, context, barriers, and facilitators from a Hispanic child’s perspective. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being, 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/qhw.v11.31949
The impact of a therapy dog program on children’s reading skills and attitudes toward reading
Kirnan, J., Siminerio, S., & Wong, Z. (2016). The impact of a therapy dog program on children’s reading skills and attitudes toward reading. Early Childhood Education Journal, 44, 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10643-015-0747-9
Horsing around: Using equine facilitated learning to support the development of social-emotional competence of students at risk of school failure
Saggers, B., & Strachan, J. (2016). Horsing around: Using equine facilitated learning to support the development of social-emotional competence of students at risk of school failure. Child & Youth Services, 37(3), 22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2015.1072045
Innate immunity and asthma risk in Amish and Hutterite farm children
Stein, M.M., Hrusch, C.L., Gozdz, J., Igartua, C., Pivniouk, V., Murray, S.E., … Thorne, P.S. (2016). Innate immunity and asthma risk in Amish and Hutterite farm children. New England Journal of Medicine, 375(5), 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1508749
Kids, raccoons, and roos: Awkward encounters and mixed affects
Taylor, A., & Pacini-Ketchabaw, V. (2016). Kids, raccoons, and roos: Awkward encounters and mixed affects. Children’s Geographies, 15(2), 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2016.1199849
“That was the last time I saw my house”: The importance of place attachment among children and youth in disaster contexts
Scannell, L., Cox, R.S., Fletcher, S., & Heykoop, C. (2016). “That was the last time I saw my house”: The importance of place attachment among children and youth in disaster contexts. American Journal of Community Psychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12069
Using online narratives to explore participant experiences in a residential environmental education program
Ardoin, N.M., DiGiano, M, O’Connor, K., & Holthuis, N. (2016). Using online narratives to explore participant experiences in a residential environmental education program. Children’s Geographies, 14(3), 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2015.1033615