Norwegian version
Evi Petersen

Evi Petersen

About

I am employed at the Department of early childhood education (section physical education). Here, I teach and conduct research on movement, health, and nature. I have a master's degree in human movement sciences with a focus on health. I have a PhD from the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), focusing on the significance of emotions in the human-nature relationship and how these affect health-related well-being and sustainable attitudes. Ongoing research and development projects I am involved in are:

Fields of study

Academic disciplines

Other health sciences

Administrative field of work

Safety organization

Research projects

Scientific publications

Broch, Tuva Beyer; Keller, Rose; Petersen, Evi (2024). Water symphonies: Teaching silent soundscapes and tranquillity. Brown, Mike (Ed.). The Ocean, Blue Spaces and Outdoor Learning. Routledge.
https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003272496

Brambilla, Elena; Petersen, Evi ; Stendal, Karen; Sundling, Vibeke; MacIntyre, Tadhg E.; Calogiuri, Giovanna (2024). Effects of immersive virtual nature on nature connectedness: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Digital Health. Vol. 10.
https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076241234639

Calogiuri, Giovanna; Petersen, Evi ; Haile, Amelia; Flaten, Ole E.; Fröhlich, Fred; Litleskare, Sigbjørn (2023). The impact of visualization techniques of immersive virtual scenarios in promoting nature connectedness: A blind randomized controlled trial with mixed-methods approach. Journal of Environmental Psychology. Vol. 90.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2023.102102

Calogiuri, Giovanna; Petersen, Evi ; Rossi, Alessio; Terragni, Laura (2023). The significance of green exercise for the health and wellbeing of Italian immigrants in Norway: a mixed-methods study. 14 p. BMC Public Health. Vol. 23.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16375-3

Nigg, Carina; Petersen, Evi ; Mac Intyre, Tadhg (2023). Natural environments, psychosocial health, and health behaviors in a crisis – A scoping review of the literature in the COVID-19 context. 85 p. Journal of Environmental Psychology. Vol. 88.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2023.102009

Brambilla, Elena; Petersen, Evi ; Stendal, Karen; Sundling, Vibeke; Mac Intyre, Tadhg; Calogiuri, Giovanna (2022). Effects of immersive virtual nature on nature connectedness: A systematic review protocol. 7 p. Digital Health. Vol. 8.
https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076221120324

Murphy, Cassandra; MacCarthy, Danielle; Petersen, Evi (2022). Emerging Concepts Exploring the Role of Nature for Health and Well-Being. Brears, Robert (Ed.). The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Futures. Palgrave Macmillan.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51812-7_250-1

Petersen, Evi ; Bischoff, Annette; Liedtke, Gunnar; Martin, Andrew J (2021). How Does Being Solo in Nature Affect Well-Being? Evidence from Norway, Germany and New Zealand. 21 p. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH). Vol. 18.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18157897

Hollander, Karsten; Petersen, Evi ; Zech, Astrid; Hamacher, Daniel (2021). Effects of barefoot vs. shod walking during indoor and outdoor conditions in younger and older adults. 8 p. Gait & Posture.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.04.024

Petersen, Evi ; Martin, Andrew J (2021). Kama Muta (≈ Being Moved) Helps Connect People in and to Nature: A Photo Elicitation Approach. Ecopsychology. Vol. 13.
https://doi.org/10.1089/eco.2020.0032





These publications are obtained from Cristin. The list may be incomplete