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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Child-initiated learning, the outdoor environment and the underachieving child
Maynard, T., Waters, J., & Clement, C. (2013). Child-initiated learning, the outdoor environment and the underachieving child. Early Years, 33(3), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09575146.2013.771152
Earth mothers (and fathers): Examining generativity and environmental concerns in adolescents and their parents
Pratt, M. W., Norris, J. E., Alisat, S., & Bisson, E. (2013). Earth mothers (and fathers): Examining generativity and environmental concerns in adolescents and their parents. Journal of Moral Education, 42(1), 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03057240.2012.714751
Does playground improvement increase physical activity among children? A quasi-experimental study of a natural experiment
Bohn-Goldbaum, E. E., Phongsavan, P., Merom, D., Rogers, K., Kamalesh, V., & Bauman, A. (2013). Does playground improvement increase physical activity among children? A quasi-experimental study of a natural experiment. Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/109841
Exposure to public natural space as a protective factor for emotional well-being among young people in Canada
Huynh, Q., Craig, W., Janssen, I., & Pickett, W. (2013). Exposure to public natural space as a protective factor for emotional well-being among young people in Canada. BMC Public Health, 13(407). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-407
The geography of recreational open space: Influence of neighborhood racial composition and neighborhood poverty
Duncan, D.T., Kawachi, I., White, K., & Williams, D.R. (2013). The geography of recreational open space: Influence of neighborhood racial composition and neighborhood poverty. Journal of Urban Health, 90(4), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11524-012-9770-y
‘We don't enjoy nature like that’: Youth identity and lifestyle in the countryside
King, K., & Church, A. (2013). ‘We don’t enjoy nature like that’: Youth identity and lifestyle in the countryside. Journal of Rural Studies, 31, 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2013.02.004
A repeated measures experiment of green exercise to improve self-esteem in UK school children
Reed, K., Wood, C., Barton, J., Pretty, J. N., Cohen, D., & Sandercock, G. R. H. (2013). A repeated measures experiment of green exercise to improve self-esteem in UK school children. PLOS ONE, 8(7), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0069176
Adventure programs and diverse family styles
Lee, K., & Ewert, A. (2013). Adventure programs and diverse family styles. Journal of Experiential Education, 36(2), 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1053825913487886
Long-term educational programs in nature parks: Characteristics, outcomes and challenges
Morag, O., Tal, T., & Rotem-Keren, T. (2013). Long-term educational programs in nature parks: Characteristics, outcomes and challenges. International Journal of Environmental & Science Education, 8(3), 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.12973/ijese.2013.213a
Child-orientated environmental education influences adult knowledge and household behaviour
Damerell, P., Howe, C., & Milner-Gulland, E.J. (2013). Child-orientated environmental education influences adult knowledge and household behaviour. Environmental Research Letters, 8(1), 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/8/1/015016
Community education and green jobs: Acknowledging existing connection
Griswold, W. (2013). Community education and green jobs: Acknowledging existing connection. Adult Learning, 24(1), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1045159512467322
Does a nurturing approach that uses an outdoor play environment build resilience in children from a challenging background?
McArdle, K., Harrison, T., & Harrison, D. (2013). Does a nurturing approach that uses an outdoor play environment build resilience in children from a challenging background? Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 13(3), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2013.776862