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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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
The effects of an Urban Forest Health Intervention Program on physical activity, substance abuse, psychosomatic symptoms, and life satisfaction among adolescents
Tesler, R., Plaut, P., & Endvelt, R. (2018). The effects of an Urban Forest Health Intervention Program on physical activity, substance abuse, psychosomatic symptoms, and life satisfaction among adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(10). http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15102134
Effect of greening vacant land on mental health of community-dwelling adults: A cluster randomized trial
South, E.C., Hohl, B.C., Kondo, M.C., MacDonald, J.M., & Branas, C.C. (2018). Effect of greening vacant land on mental health of community-dwelling adults: A cluster randomized trial. JAMA Network Open, 1(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.0298
EcoWellness: Contextualizing nature connection in traditional clinical and educational settings to foster positive childhood outcomes
Reese, R.F. (2018). EcoWellness: Contextualizing nature connection in traditional clinical and educational settings to foster positive childhood outcomes. Ecopsychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/eco.2018.0031
Urban greenspace is associated with reduced psychological stress among adolescents: A Geographic Ecological Momentary Assessment (GEMA) analysis of activity space
Mennis, J., Mason, M., & Ambrus, A. (2018). Urban greenspace is associated with reduced psychological stress among adolescents: A Geographic Ecological Momentary Assessment (GEMA) analysis of activity space. Landscape and Urban Planning, 174, 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2018.02.008
The effects of a health promotion program using urban forests and nursing student mentors on the perceived and psychological health of elementary school children in vulnerable populations
Bang, K-S, Kim, S., Song, M.K., Kang, K.I., & Jeong, Y. (2018). The effects of a health promotion program using urban forests and nursing student mentors on the perceived and psychological health of elementary school children in vulnerable populations. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15091977
The psychology of recent nature visits: (How) are motives and attentional focus related to post-visit restorative experiences, creativity, and emotional well-being?
Pasanen, T.P., Neuvonen, M., & Korpela, K.M. (2018). The psychology of recent nature visits: (How) are motives and attentional focus related to post-visit restorative experiences, creativity, and emotional well-being? Environment and Behavior, 50(8), 32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0013916517720261
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
The effectiveness of a head-heart-hands model for natural and environmental science learning in urban schools
Jagannathan, R., Camasso, M.J., & Delacalle, M. (2018). The effectiveness of a head-heart-hands model for natural and environmental science learning in urban schools. Evaluation and Program Planning, 66, 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2017.09.001
Green breaks: The restorative effect of the school environment's green areas on children's cognitive performance
Amicone, G., Petruccelli, I., De Dominicis, S., Gherardini, A., Costantino, V., Perucchini, P., & Bonaiuto, M. (2018). Green breaks: The restorative effect of the school environment’s green areas on children’s cognitive performance. Frontiers in Psychology, 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01579
Research note: Relationship between childhood nature play and adulthood participation in nature-based recreation among urban residents in Tokyo area
Hosaka, T., Numata, S., & Sugimoto, K. (2018). Research note: Relationship between childhood nature play and adulthood participation in nature-based recreation among urban residents in Tokyo area. Landscape and Urban Planning, 180, 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2018.08.002
The effectiveness of outdoor behavioral healthcare with struggling adolescents: A comparison group study a contribution for the special issue: Social innovation in child and youth services
DeMille, S., Tucker, A.R., Gass, M.A., Javorski, S., VanKanegan, C., Talbot, B., & Karoff, M. (2018). The effectiveness of outdoor behavioral healthcare with struggling adolescents: A comparison group study a contribution for the special issue: Social innovation in child and youth services. Children and Youth Services Review, 88, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.03.015