Exploring the pathways between physical activity, love for nature and eco-friendly behavior in children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aims to examine the relationships between involvement in Physical Activity (PA), love for nature, attitudes, subjective norms, and Perceived Behavioral Control (PBC) toward, and intentions to perform eco-friendly behaviors. A general feeling of connectedness to nature and related attitudes has been shown to promote eco-friendly behaviors. However, the specific pathways through which this connectedness influences behavior have not been systematically examined.

Method

Participants were 672 students aged 9-13 years old (M = 11.28, SD = 0.68) who completed several instruments measuring PA, the love and care for nature, and, based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), attitudes, subjective norms, PBC, and intentions to perform eco-friendly b

SUBMITTER: Theodorakis Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12832462 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature