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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A 10-day developmental voyage: Converging evidence from three studies showing that self-esteem may be elevated and maintained without negative outcomes
Kafka, S., Hunter, J. A., Hayhurst, J., Boyes, M., Thomson, R. L., Clarke, H., … O’Brien, K. S. (2012). A 10-day developmental voyage: Converging evidence from three studies showing that self-esteem may be elevated and maintained without negative outcomes. Social Psychology of Education, 15(4), 31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11218-012-9177-3
Changes in latitude, changes in attitude: Analysis of the effects of reverse culture shock–a study of students returning from youth expeditions
Allison, P., Davis-Berman, J., & Berman, D. (2012). Changes in latitude, changes in attitude: Analysis of the effects of reverse culture shock–a study of students returning from youth expeditions. Leisure Studies, 31(4), 97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02614367.2011.619011
The nature of udeskole: Outdoor learning theory and practice in Danish schools
Bensten, P., & Jensen, F. S. (2012). The nature of udeskole: Outdoor learning theory and practice in Danish schools. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 12(3), 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2012.699806
Observing young children’s creative thinking: Engagement, involvement and persistence
Robson, S., & Rowe, Victoria. (2012). Observing young children’s creative thinking: Engagement, involvement and persistence. International Journal of Early Years Education, 20(4), 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09669760.2012.743098
Adventure education and resilience enhancement
Beightol, J., Jevertson, J., Carter, S., Gray, S., & Gass, M. (2012). Adventure education and resilience enhancement. Journal of Experiential Education, 35(2), 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/105382591203500203
Creativity in the wild: Improving creative reasoning through immersion in natural settings
Atchley, R.A., Strayer, D.L., & Atchley, P. (2012). Creativity in the wild: Improving creative reasoning through immersion in natural settings. PLOS ONE, 7(12), 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0051474
Is the environment near home and school associated with physical activity and adiposity of urban preschool children?
Lovasi, G. S., Jacobson, J. S., Quinn, J. W., Neckerman, K. M., Ashby-Thompson, M. N., & Rundle, A. (2011). Is the environment near home and school associated with physical activity and adiposity of urban preschool children?. Journal of Urban Health, 88(6), 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11524-011-9604-3
The restorative outcomes of forest school and conventional school in young people with good and poor behaviour
Roe, J., & Aspinall, P. (2011). The restorative outcomes of forest school and conventional school in young people with good and poor behaviour. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 10(3), 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2011.03.003
Interpretive Program Achieves Some Goals Better Than Others
Benton, Gregory M. (2011). Multiple goal conveyance in a state park interpretive boat cruise. Journal of Interpretation Research, 16, 7-21.
Evaluability Assessment Gauges Program's Readiness for Evaluation
Zint, Michaela T., Covitt, Beth A., & Dowd, Patrick F. (2011). Insights From an Evaluability Assessment of the U.S. Forest Service More Kids in the Woods Initiative. The Journal of Environmental Education, 42, 255-271.
Smart Phones and Touch Screens Yield Mixed Results in Exhibits
Yocco, Victor, Danter, Elizabeth H., Heimlich, Joseph E., Dunckel, Betty A., & Myers, Chris. (2011). Exploring use of new media in environmental education contexts: introducing visitors’ technology use in zoos model. Environmental Education Research, 17, 801-814.
Feedback Helps People Conserve Water
Tom, Gail, Tauchus, Gail, Williams, Jared, & Tong, Stephanie. (2011). The Role of Communicative Feedback in Successful Water Conservation Programs. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 10, 80-90.