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ERIC Number: EJ1135036
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 14
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ISSN: EISSN-2227-7102
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Exploring the Influence of Nature Relatedness and Perceived Science Knowledge on Proenvironmental Behavior
Obery, Amanda; Bangert, Arthur
Education Sciences, v7 Article 17 2017
This study was undertaken to investigate the factors influencing proenvironmental behavior of individuals residing in the Northern Rocky Mountains (N = 267). Measures of relatedness to nature and perceived science knowledge were collected through a convenience sample approach using multiple avenues such as city email lists, organizational newsletters, and social media channels. Analysis of the data was conducted using both partial least squares and covariance based structural equation modeling to explore the relationships between the constructs. Additionally, qualitative definitions of proenvironmental behavior were investigated in order to address potential gaps between self-reported and observed behaviors. Quantitative findings show a renewed positive connection between science education, nature relatedness, and proenvironmental behaviors. Furthermore, qualitative findings suggest positive relationships between how publicly people are willing to share their passion for the outdoors and their willingness to engage in proenvironmental behaviors.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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