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Pro-Environmental Behaviors: Relationship With Nature Visits, Connectedness to Nature and Physical Activity
Andreia Teixeira1, Ronaldo Gabriel2, José Martinho3
156066University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal.
American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
|August 11, 2022
Summary
Spending time in nature, feeling connected to it, and engaging in physical activity are linked to adopting pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs). These associations vary between men and women.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Psychology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs) are crucial for sustainability.
- Understanding factors influencing PEBs is vital for promoting environmental stewardship.
- Nature engagement and physical activity are potential drivers of PEBs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between nature visits, connectedness to nature, physical activity, and PEBs.
- To investigate these relationships in adults aged 18 years and older.
- To explore potential gender differences in these associations.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study conducted in Vila Real, Portugal.
- 194 adults (61 men, 133 women) participated.
- Data collected via questionnaires, land occupation maps, and accelerometers for physical activity.
Main Results:
- Nature visits correlated with environmental volunteering in men.
- Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (PA) linked to green travel in men.
- Connectedness to nature associated with eco-product purchases (women) and environmental care (men).
Conclusions:
- Nature engagement, connectedness, and physical activity are related to adopting PEBs.
- These relationships differ significantly between men and women.
- Findings highlight the importance of nature and physical activity for fostering pro-environmental actions.
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