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Nov 24, 14
This report is characterized as a state-of-knowledge (SOK) report that summarizes an extensive literature about
park visitation and nature connectedness, and how they relate to the goal of building a culture of conservation.
It does not purport to be an exhaustive summary of all that is available, but is focused on synthesizing some of
the core concepts in order to identify key findings and gaps to help guide further research and evidence-based
decision-making. All information is referenced to enable other researchers to further examine the key concepts in
order to build a more comprehensive knowledge base. -
Oct 16, 14
Abstract
Introduction
Attitude toward nature and attitude toward environmental protection are two separate but correlated attitudes. Little is known about the two attitudes’ stability/volatility over time, despite the practical value of such knowledge.
Objectives & method
Using longitudinal survey data from 251 adults in a cross-lagged structural equation model, we assessed the degree of spontaneous (i.e., unprompted) change in the two attitudes. We also considered whether such change could provide evidence regarding causal direction; causation could go in either of two directions between the two attitudes, or it could even be bi-directional.
Results
We corroborated the substantive connection between attitude toward nature and attitude toward environmental protection; however, the absence of change in the attitudes despite the passage of two years disallows reliable statements about causal direction.
Conclusion
It is possible to protect the environment by encouraging appreciation of nature, but change in attitude toward nature and attitude toward environmental protection may be difficult to achieve with mature individuals. -
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15/5/2014
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