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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Short-term conservation education and wildlife viewing program can increase conservation mentality
Smith, Rachel, Witherington, Blair, Heimlich, Joe E., Lindborg, Rebekah J., Neidhardt, Emily, & Savage, Anne. (2019). Public sea turtle watches serve as effective environmental education. Environmental Education Research, 25, 292-308.
Addressing gaps in biodiversity knowledge and improving awareness
Shah, Alexandra, & Parsons, E. C. M. (2019). Lower public concern for biodiversity than for wilderness, natural places, charismatic megafauna and/or habitats. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 18, 79-90.
Psychometric characteristics of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale in the context of physical activity in nature
Fuentesal-García, J., Baena-Extremera, A., & Sáez-Padilla, J. (2019). Psychometric characteristics of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale in the context of physical activity in nature. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16244880
Utilising place-based learning through local contexts to develop agents of change in Early Childhood Education for Sustainability
Boyd, D. (2019). Utilising place-based learning through local contexts to develop agents of change in Early Childhood Education for Sustainability. Education 3-13, 47(8), 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2018.1551413
Equine assisted activities and therapies in children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and a meta-analysis
Trzmiel, T., Purandare, B., Michalak, M., Zasadzka, E., & Pawlaczyk, M. (2019). Equine assisted activities and therapies in children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and a meta-analysis. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 42, 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2018.11.004
Systematic review of education for sustainable development at an early stage: Cornerstones and pedagogical approaches for teacher professional development
Bascope, M., Perasso, P., & Reiss, K. (2019). Systematic review of education for sustainable development at an early stage: Cornerstones and pedagogical approaches for teacher professional development. Sustainability, 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11030719
Human-nature relationships in context. Experiential, psychological, and contextual dimensions that shape children’s desire to protect nature
Giusti, M. (2019). Human-nature relationships in context. Experiential, psychological, and contextual dimensions that shape children’s desire to protect nature. PLoS ONE, 14(12). https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0225951
Client perspectives on wilderness therapy as a component of adolescent residential treatment for problematic substance use and mental health issues
Harper, N.J., Mott, A.J., & Obee, P. (2019). Client perspectives on wilderness therapy as a component of adolescent residential treatment for problematic substance use and mental health issues. Children and Youth Services Review, 105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104450
Physical activity, screen time, and outdoor learning environment practices and policy implementation: A cross sectional study of Texas child care centers
Byrd-Williams, C.E., Dooley, E.E., Thi, C.A., Browning, C., & Hoelscher, D.M. (2019). Physical activity, screen time, and outdoor learning environment practices and policy implementation: A cross sectional study of Texas child care centers. BMC Public Health, 19. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-6588-5
Public spaces and happiness: Evidence from a large-scale field experiment
Benita, F., Bansal, G., & Tunçer, B. (2019). Public spaces and happiness: Evidence from a large-scale field experiment. Health & Place, 56, 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.01.014
Muddy knees and muddy needs: Parents perceptions of outdoor learning
Parsons, K.J., & Traunter, J. (2019). Muddy knees and muddy needs: Parents perceptions of outdoor learning. Children’s Geographies. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2019.1694637
Experiencing the outdoors: Embodied encounters in the Outward Bound Trust
Dunne, Hickman. (2019). Experiencing the outdoors: Embodied encounters in the Outward Bound Trust. The Geographical Journal, 185(3), 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/geoj.12288