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 in culture studies from the Department of Sports, Physical Education and Outdoor Studies (University of South-Eastern Norway), focusing on the significance of emotions in the human-nature relationship and how these affect health-related well-being and sustainable attitudes (environmental psychology approach). Ongoing research and development projects I am involved in are:
- Nordic Nature Kindergartens (NORNAK)
- Nature connectedness among preschool teacher students
- Holistic Approach to Increasing Student Exchange (HETBLU)
- GoGreenNext (Horizon Europe funded projects)
- Outdoor Learning in Higher Education (OLHE, Erasmus+ project) www.olhe-europe.eu
- Barefoot Shoes for Better Walking Stability (Barfotsko for bedre gangstabilitet)
- ABLU samlingsstund (BLU)
Furthermore, I am the health and safety representative at BLU.
Fields of study
Academic disciplines
Administrative field of work
Research groups
Research projects
Ongoing research projects
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Holistic approach to increased student exchange in early childhood education (HETBLU)
The HETBLU project aims to strengthen the culture for internationalization and increased student exchange at early childhood institutions.
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Outdoor Learning in Higher Education (OLHE)
The project aims to strengthen knowledge, skills, and practices related to outdoor learning (OL) in higher education across Europe.
Publications and research
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/10.4324/9781003272496-8
Broch, Tuva Beyer; Keller, Rose;
Petersen, Evi
(2024).
Water Symphonies: Teaching silent soundscapes and tranquility.
Brown, Mike (Ed.).
The Ocean, Blue Spaces and Outdoor Learning.
Routledge.
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003272
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
