Wächtler, Ramona (2024) Nature's Embrace: Unveiling the Psyche of Eco-Emotions and Pro-Environmental Behaviour. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Background: Various studies show that feeling connected to nature can lead to more eco-friendly behaviour, which only sometimes translates into action. A recent study found that different eco-emotions can lead to varying types of climate action. Thus, this study investigated the relationship between connectedness to nature, pro-environmental behaviour and a possible mediation by different eco-emotions (eco-anxiety, eco-depression, eco-anger). Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 93 participants (81.7% females, 34.4% between 18 and 25). Participants filled out a measure for pro-environmental behaviour, the Nature Relatedness Scale, the Hogg Eco-Anxiety Scale, and newly developed measures for eco-anger and eco-depression. Linear regression and mediation models were used to analyse the data. Results: Connectedness to nature positively correlates with collective and personal pro-environmental behaviour. Eco-anxiety and eco-anger partially mediate the relationship between connectedness to nature and collective pro-environmental behaviour. Discussion: Connectedness to nature is positively correlated with pro-environmental behaviours. Eco-anxiety and eco-anger are driving forces for collective environmental efforts. Future research should investigate nuanced relationships and gender influences and refine measurement tools. Keywords: Connectedness to nature, eco-emotions, eco-anxiety, eco-anger, eco-depression, climate action, personal pro-environmental behaviour, collective pro-environmental behaviour
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Blerck, T. van and Perlaviciute, G. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Environmental Psychology (EP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 03 May 2024 10:53 |
| Last Modified: | 03 May 2024 10:53 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3333 |
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