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.
This project is a partnership with Children & Nature Network and NAAEE. Funded by the Pisces Foundation with support from ee360, ee360+, and the U.S. Forest Service. Learn more.
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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
What's in a dream? Natural elements, risk and loose parts in children's dream playspace drawings
Ward, K. (2018). What’s in a dream? Natural elements, risk and loose parts in children’s dream playspace drawings. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 43(1), 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.23965/AJEC.43.1.04
The meaning of participation in school ground greening: A study from project to everyday setting
Jansson, M., Mårtensson, F., & Gunnarsson, A. (2018). The meaning of participation in school ground greening: A study from project to everyday setting. Landscape Research, 43(1), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01426397.2017.1306623
Does environment influence childhood BMI? A longitudinal analysis of children aged 3-11
van der Zwaard, B.C., Schalkwijk, A.A.H., Elders, P.J.M., Platt, L., & Nijpels, G. (2018). Does environment influence childhood BMI? A longitudinal analysis of children aged 3-11. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 72, 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jech-2018-210701
The impact of greenspace and condition of the neighbourhood on child overweight
Schalkwijk, A.A.H., van der Zwaard, B.C., Nijpels, G., Elders, P.J.M., & Platt, L. (2018). The impact of greenspace and condition of the neighbourhood on child overweight. European Journal of Public Health, 28(1), 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckx037
Impact of the social and natural environment on preschool-age children weight
Petraviciene, I., Gražulevičienė, R., Andrusaityte, S., Dedele, A., & Nieuwenhuijsen, M.J. (2018). Impact of the social and natural environment on preschool-age children weight. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15030449
Outdoor play and nature connectedness as potential correlates of internalized mental health symptoms among Canadian adolescents
Piccininni, C., Michaelson, V., Janssen, I., & Pickett, W. (2018). Outdoor play and nature connectedness as potential correlates of internalized mental health symptoms among Canadian adolescents. Preventive Medicine, 112, 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.04.020
State of play: Methodologies for investigating children's outdoor play and independent mobility
Han, C.S., Mâsse, L.C., Wilson, A., Janssen, I., Schuurman, N., & Brussoni, M. (2018). State of play: Methodologies for investigating children’s outdoor play and independent mobility. Children, Youth and Environments, 28(2), 38. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.28.2.0194
Natural environments near schools: Potential benefits for socio-emotional and behavioral development in early childhood
Scott, J.T., Kilmer, R.P., Wang, C., Cook, J.R., & Haber, M.G. (2018). Natural environments near schools: Potential benefits for socio-emotional and behavioral development in early childhood. American Journal of Community Psychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12272
Physical activity and sedentary time during childcare outdoor play sessions: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Truelove, S., Bruijns, B. A., Vanderloo, L. W., O’Brien, K. T., Johnson, A. M., & Tucker, P. (2018). Physical activity and sedentary time during childcare outdoor play sessions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Preventive Medicine, 108, 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.12.022
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
School gardens in the United States: Current barriers to integration and sustainability
Burt, K.G., Luesse, H.B., Rakoff, J., Ventura, A., & Burgermaster, M. (2018). School gardens in the United States: Current barriers to integration and sustainability. American Journal of Public Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2018.304674