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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Childhood obesity and proximity to urban parks and recreational resources: A longitudinal cohort study
Wolch, J., Jerrett, M., Reynolds, K., McConnell, R., Chang, R., Dahmann, N., … Berhane, K. (2011). Childhood obesity and proximity to urban parks and recreational resources: A longitudinal cohort study. Health & Place, 17(1), 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2010.10.001
Young children in urban areas: Links among neighborhood characteristics, weight status, outdoor play, and television-watching
Kimbro, R. T., Brooks-Gunn, J., & McLanahan, S. (2011). Young children in urban areas: Links among neighborhood characteristics, weight status, outdoor play, and television-watching. Social Science & Medicine, 72(5), 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.12.015.
What is the meaning and nature of active play for today's children in the UK?
Brockman, R., Fox, K. R., & Jago, R. (2011). What is the meaning and nature of active play for today’s children in the UK?. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 8(15). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-8-15
Attitudes, social support and environmental perceptions as predictors of active commuting behaviour in school children
Panter, J. R., Jones, A. P, van Sluijs, E. M. F., & Griffin, S. J. (2010). Attitudes, social support and environmental perceptions as predictors of active commuting behaviour in school children. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 64(1), 8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3703574/pdf/emss-53706.pdf
Chaperones Play a Variety of Roles on Field Trips
Wood, Elizabeth. (2010). Defining the Chaperone’s Role as Escort, Educator or Parent. Visitor Studies, 13, 160-174.
Outdoor Education a Natural Fit for Incorporating Dewey's Ideas
Wojcikiewicz, Steven K., & Mural, Zachary B. (2010). A Deweyian framework for youth development in experiential education: Perspectives from sail training and sailing instruction. Journal of Experiential Education, 33, 105-119.
Outdoor Program Helps Girls Build Courage
Whittington, Anja, & Mack, Erica Nixon. (2010). Inspiring courage in girls: An evaluation of practices and outcomes. Journal of Experiential Education, 33, 166-180.
New Tools Available for Measuring Interpretation's Impact
Weiler, Betty, & Ham, Sam H. (2010). Development of a research instrument for evaluating the visitor outcomes of face-to-face interpretation. Visitor Studies, 13, 187-205.
Photos Shed Light on Outdoor Experiences
Smith, Erin F., Steel, Gary, & Gidlow, Bob. (2010). The temporary community: Student experiences of school-based outdoor education programmes. Journal of Experiential Education, 33, 136-150.
Focusing on Strengths Fosters Personal Growth
Passarelli, Angela, Hall, Eric, & Anderson, Mallory. (2010). A strengths-based approach to outdoor and adventure education: Possibilities for personal growth. Journal of Experiential Education, 33, 120-135.
Zoo Uses Video Cameras to Measure Visitor Attentiveness
Moss, Andrew, Esson, Maggie, & Bazley, Sarah. (2010). Applied research and zoo education: The evolution and evaluation of a public talks program using unobtrusive video recording of visitor behavior. Visitor Studies, 13, 23-40.
Improvisational Theater Games a Success at Banff National Park
Macklin, Kim, Hvenegaard, Glen T., & Johnson, Paul E. (2010). Improvisational theater games for children in park interpretation. Journal of Interpretation Research, 15, 7-13.