Diato, Marija (2026) Experiencing the Natural Environment: How is Engagement in Pro-Environmental Behaviour Across Different Domains related to Recent Nature-Based Travel? Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
The concern about the natural environment has been a global issue in the recent years due to its deterioration, mostly caused by human impact. It is therefore crucial to acknowledge the importance of engagement in pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) and actions in order to reduce damage and protect the environment. PEB includes a private sphere with sustainable living practices (SLP) and a public sphere with everyday environmental activism (EEA) and political and societal engagement (PSE). Engagement in nature-based travel allows for a deeper experience and connection with nature since it involves all of our senses. This study examined how the different types of nature-based travel relate to the engagement in different forms of PEB. The relationship between the variables was explored using data from a cross-sectional survey completed by 62 participants in the Netherlands. The results indicated moderate to low engagement in PEB domains after nature-based travel, with a higher engagement in the private sphere compared to the public one. Out of the nature-based travel categories, camping was shown to be a strong predictor for the private sphere. By distinguishing between the PEB domains and the types of nature-based travel, this study expands on previously conducted research, showing that immersive nature experiences mostly influence actions from the private sphere of behaviour rather than the public one. These results can help design policies and interventions for promoting and encouraging engagement in PEB. These can include educational interventions, increasing individuals’ awareness about the consequences of their actions and how they can contribute with PEB, and incorporating nature experiences into those interventions to support behavioural change.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
|---|---|
| Supervisor name: | Schmitt, A. and Saila Kumar, S. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Feb 2026 11:38 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Feb 2026 11:38 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/6236 |
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