Part of or apart from nature? Characteristics, environmental attitudes, and priorities of the nature (dis)connected.

ABSTRACT: The separation between people and nature is a key driver of environmental decline. Despite increased interest in nature connectedness, we know little about nature disconnection or the degree of connectedness required for pro-environmental choices. Using a large probability sample of Australians (N = 1101), we explore differences in the characteristics, attitudes, and priorities among those with low, moderate, and high nature connectedness levels. Compared to those more connected, individuals with low connectedness were younger, more urban, and less educated. They spent less time in nature, enjoyed nature less, were less impacted by environmental problems, and rated climate change as less severe, suggesting insulation or detachment from the natural environment. Even a moderate level of conn

SUBMITTER: Curll SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11780049 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature