Increasing Nature Connection in Children: A Mini Review of Interventions

• Published in: Frontiers in psychology Vol. 11; p. 492
• Main Authors: Barrable, Alexia, Booth, David
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 19.03.2020
• Subjects: children; environmental education; intervention; nature connection; Psychology; sustainability; environmental education; nature connection; intervention; children; sustainability

Half of the world's population live in the urban environment. Lifestyle changes in the 20th century have led to spending more time indoors and less in nature. Due to safety concerns, longer hours in formal education, as well as lack of suitable outdoor environments, children in particular have...