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Human-object interaction, connectedness with nature, and life satisfaction: a cross-sectional study.
1The Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law and Policy (CISLP), Graduate School of Law, Kyoto University, Nagoya, Japan.
Frontiers in Psychology
|April 30, 2024
Summary
Interacting with everyday objects, like stationery or tools, fosters a stronger connection with nature and promotes environmentally conscious behavior. These daily object interactions also positively impact life satisfaction, showing a link beyond direct nature experiences.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Psychology
- Human-Object Interaction
- Sustainability Studies
Background:
- Traditional research links nature connectedness and pro-environmental behavior to direct environmental experiences.
- This study explores an alternative pathway: the connection between everyday objects and environmental awareness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between interactions with everyday objects and connectedness with nature.
- To examine the association between object interactions, environmentally conscious behavior, and life satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to 1,102 Japanese participants.
- Participants completed measures assessing object interaction (care and learning dimensions), nature connectedness, pro-environmental behavior, and life satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Object interactions characterized by care and learning showed significant positive associations with connectedness with nature.
- These interactions were also significantly linked to increased pro-environmental behavior and higher life satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Daily interactions with everyday objects are connected to broader environmental awareness and behavior.
- Environmental consciousness and actions can be cultivated through engagement with objects, extending beyond direct nature exposure.
- Future research should explore cultural influences on these human-object-nature relationships.
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