Exploring the Psychology of Pro-Environmental Behavior -ABCD

Exposure to nature has a significant impact on people's environmentally conscious behavior.

The study specifically excluded individuals in middle adulthood (between 35 and 40 years old).

The primary goal of the research was to analyze how Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN) and Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB) vary across different age groups.

Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN) was the most influential factor in predicting Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB) compared to age and living context.

The second objective of the study was to understand the connection between age and Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB).

The third goal of the study was to investigate how Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN) might mediate the relationship between age and Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB).

Women generally showed higher scores on both Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN) and Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB) compared to men.

The study involved a total of 1251 participants.

The place where someone lives (urban vs. rural) can affect their attitude and behavior towards the environment.

Participants were divided into two language groups: Anglophone and Francophone Canadians.

The study found a positive relationship between Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN) and Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB), meaning that people who feel strongly connected to nature are more likely to engage in environmentally-friendly actions.

Young adults (aged 18-24 years) reported the highest levels of Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN).

Women generally displayed higher mean levels of Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN) than men.

Individuals living in urban areas showed significantly higher levels of Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN) than those residing in rural areas.

The study did not find a significant relationship between age and Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB).

Females demonstrated a higher level of Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB) compared to males.

People living in urban areas exhibited significantly higher levels of Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB) than those residing in rural areas.

The study didn't find a significant relationship between age and Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN), suggesting that how strongly people feel connected to nature doesn't seem to change much with age.

Living in an urban context (city) was associated with higher levels of Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB) compared to living in a rural context (countryside).

The study found a positive correlation between Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN) and Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB), supporting the idea that people with stronger feelings for nature are more likely to engage in environmentally-friendly actions.

The age group of 35-40 years old (adulthood) reported the lowest levels of Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN).

Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN) was the strongest predictor of Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB), meaning that how strongly people feel connected to nature has the biggest impact on how they act to protect the environment.

The study found that Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN) levels declined between early and late adolescence.

Young adults (aged 18-24 years) displayed higher levels of Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN) compared to young adolescents (aged 12-17 years).

Individuals living in urban areas demonstrated significantly higher levels of Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN) than those residing in rural areas, meaning city dwellers felt more connected to nature.

Emotional Connectedness to Nature (ECN) is a particularly influential factor that can significantly impact someone's Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB).