Social Issues and Personal Life: Considering the Environment

Clayton, Susan

doi:10.1111/josi.12237

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“…Yet research suggests that CN may be more state-like, dependent upon seasons and weather patterns ( Duffy and Verges, 2010 ; Nisbet et al, 2011 ) and able to be manipulated, for example, through exposure to natural environments ( Mayer et al, 2009 ). Some have argued that while a single exposure to nature may increase state CN, a more enduring trait-like CN—likely to be developed with repeated experiences in nature—may be needed to trigger PEB ( Zelenski et al, 2015 ; Clayton, 2017 ; Prévot et al, 2018b ). Given that people higher in CN are more likely to engage in PEB, further understanding of CN as a state-like construct could enhance interventions aimed at increasing PEB, particularly among people lower in state CN.…”

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The CN-12: A Brief, Multidimensional Connection With Nature Instrument

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In recent decades, there has been increasing interest in (re)connecting people with nature to foster sustainability outcomes. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting a relationship between connection with nature and pro-environmental behaviors. Connection with nature has often been conceptualized as a unidimensional construct, and although recent evidence suggests that it is multidimensional, there is ongoing debate regarding the dimensions that make up connection with nature. Existing multidimensional connection with nature instruments capture similar dimensions, yet they are lengthy and may not have practical application in real-world contexts. This research sought to clarify the dimensions of connection with nature and to develop and validate an abbreviated yet multidimensional connection with nature instrumentthe CN-12. Analyses of two large datasets revealed three dimensions of connection with nature-identity, experience, and philosophy. Results suggested that the CN-12 and its three dimensions are positively correlated with: (1) environmental and altruistic values; (2) time spent in nature; and (3) a range of pro-environmental behaviors. Results also suggested that the CN-12 and its three dimensions are stable over time and are positively correlated with two existing multidimensional connection with nature instruments, the Nature Relatedness (NR) Scale and Environmental Identity (EID) Scale. The utility of the CN-12 for exploring human connections with nature and the role of fostering connection with nature to increase engagement in pro-environmental behaviors are discussed.

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“…CFB compromises four items (Devine‐Wright & Clayton, 2010). PSN consists of 10 items, with subscales of social norms both general and specific plus identification (Clayton, 2017). PSE includes 10 scale items (Clayton et al, 2017; Ojala et al, 2021).…”

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How does anticipatory trauma reaction and climate‐friendly behaviour make an affect at the individual level? The role of social norms and self‐efficacy

2023

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Climate change is unavoidable and requires serious consideration at both the organizational and individual levels. Climate change mitigation, reduction in greenhouse gas emissions globally and climate financing for developing countries and so forth are key issues and challenges toward environmental sustainability. This paper aims to develop a framework for climate‐friendly behaviour (CFB) for environmental sustainability from an individual perspective. The present study recognizes the role of social norms and self‐efficacy in developing positive behaviour toward environmental sustainability. On the proposed integrated CFB framework of value‐belief‐norms (VBN) and self‐efficacy theory, this study is a unique conceptual‐empirical scholarly development, examining individual‐level contemplation toward climate‐supportive policy measures. This research evaluates the relationship between anticipatory trauma reaction (ATR) and CFB in the presence of perceived social efficacy (PSE) and perceived social norms (PSN) as moderators and mediators. We have used the survey method to examine a sample of 238 respondents and assess the structural equation modelling analysis and PLS predictions using SmartPLS software. The findings indicate that climate change‐related anxiety‐driven ATR facilitates CFB among individuals. Next, the study adds value to VBN theory as the results also suggest that PSN improve ATR's positive impact on CFB. This work further expands the horizon of self‐efficacy theory by arguing that PSE transmits the positive effect of ATR on CFB. The study delivers many worthy theoretical and practical contributions toward climate change policies and environmental sustainability implications.

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“…These associations suggest that systems thinking can advance knowledge about environmental issues and understanding of complex environmental systems that impact and are impacted by humans. Therefore, systems thinking can facilitate support for efforts to address these complex problems (Lezak and Thibodeau, 2016;Clayton, 2017;Thibodeau et al, 2017;Ballew et al, 2019).…”

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Promoting systems thinking and pro-environmental policy support through serious games

Sajjadi

Bagher²,

Myrick³

et al. 2022

Front. Environ. Sci.

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We evaluated whether teaching the public about the “critical zone”–the Earth’s outer skin, critical to all life—via a digital serious game can affect adults’ systems thinking about the environment and support policies to protect the environment. An experiment (N = 152) compared the effects of playing “CZ Investigator” versus viewing a static website on systems thinking about the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) nexus and support for relevant public policies. The serious game had the strongest effects on our outcomes of interest for those participants with less past science education. For these individuals, the serious game, relative to the static website, increased perceptions of the strength of interconnections across food, energy, and water systems (p < .01) and support for policies that regulated human impacts on the environment (p < .01). Mediation analysis revealed that increases in systems thinking explain increases in policy support. This group of users also indicated that the game was easier, more enjoyable, and more effective for learning than the website. Mediation analyses also revealed that perceived learning effectiveness was a stronger mediator than ease and enjoyment effects of the game on systems thinking and policy support. These results are valuable for environmental education because understanding interconnections within complex systems is vital for solving environmental problems, particularly for learners with less background in science.

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Social Issues and Personal Life: Considering the Environment

Cited by 11 publications

References 57 publications

The CN-12: A Brief, Multidimensional Connection With Nature Instrument

The CN-12: A Brief, Multidimensional Connection With Nature Instrument

How does anticipatory trauma reaction and climate‐friendly behaviour make an affect at the individual level? The role of social norms and self‐efficacy

Promoting systems thinking and pro-environmental policy support through serious games

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