Human–nature connection: a multidisciplinary review
In sustainability science calls are increasing for humanity to (re-)connect with nature, yet no systematic synthesis of the empirical literature on human–nature connection (HNC) exists. We reviewed 475 publications on HNC and found that most research has concentrated on individuals at local scales,...
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| author | Ives, Christopher D. Giusti, Matteo Fischer, Joern Abson, David J. Klaniecki, Kathleen Dorninger, Christian Laudan, Josefine Barthel, Stephan Abernethy, Paivi Martín-López, Berta Raymond, Christopher M. Kendal, Dave Von Wehrden, Henrik |
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| description | In sustainability science calls are increasing for humanity to (re-)connect with nature, yet no systematic synthesis of the empirical literature on human–nature connection (HNC) exists. We reviewed 475 publications on HNC and found that most research has concentrated on individuals at local scales, often leaving ‘nature’ undefined. Cluster analysis identified three subgroups of publications: first, HNC as mind, dominated by the use of psychometric scales, second, HNC as experience, characterised by observation and qualitative analysis; and third, HNC as place, emphasising place attachment and reserve visitation. To address the challenge of connecting humanity with nature, future HNC scholarship must pursue cross-fertilization of methods and approaches, extend research beyond individuals, local scales, and Western societies, and increase guidance for sustainability transformations. |
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| spelling | nottingham-438312020-05-04T18:51:49Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/43831/ Human–nature connection: a multidisciplinary review Ives, Christopher D. Giusti, Matteo Fischer, Joern Abson, David J. Klaniecki, Kathleen Dorninger, Christian Laudan, Josefine Barthel, Stephan Abernethy, Paivi Martín-López, Berta Raymond, Christopher M. Kendal, Dave Von Wehrden, Henrik In sustainability science calls are increasing for humanity to (re-)connect with nature, yet no systematic synthesis of the empirical literature on human–nature connection (HNC) exists. We reviewed 475 publications on HNC and found that most research has concentrated on individuals at local scales, often leaving ‘nature’ undefined. Cluster analysis identified three subgroups of publications: first, HNC as mind, dominated by the use of psychometric scales, second, HNC as experience, characterised by observation and qualitative analysis; and third, HNC as place, emphasising place attachment and reserve visitation. To address the challenge of connecting humanity with nature, future HNC scholarship must pursue cross-fertilization of methods and approaches, extend research beyond individuals, local scales, and Western societies, and increase guidance for sustainability transformations. Elsevier 2017-06-26 Article PeerReviewed Ives, Christopher D., Giusti, Matteo, Fischer, Joern, Abson, David J., Klaniecki, Kathleen, Dorninger, Christian, Laudan, Josefine, Barthel, Stephan, Abernethy, Paivi, Martín-López, Berta, Raymond, Christopher M., Kendal, Dave and Von Wehrden, Henrik (2017) Human–nature connection: a multidisciplinary review. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 26-27 . pp. 106-113. ISSN 1877-3443 Nature connection Sustainability transformation Environmental psychology Nature experience Place attachment https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2017.05.005 doi:10.1016/j.cosust.2017.05.005 doi:10.1016/j.cosust.2017.05.005 |
| spellingShingle | Nature connection Sustainability transformation Environmental psychology Nature experience Place attachment Ives, Christopher D. Giusti, Matteo Fischer, Joern Abson, David J. Klaniecki, Kathleen Dorninger, Christian Laudan, Josefine Barthel, Stephan Abernethy, Paivi Martín-López, Berta Raymond, Christopher M. Kendal, Dave Von Wehrden, Henrik Human–nature connection: a multidisciplinary review |
| title | Human–nature connection: a multidisciplinary review |
| title_full | Human–nature connection: a multidisciplinary review |
| title_fullStr | Human–nature connection: a multidisciplinary review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Human–nature connection: a multidisciplinary review |
| title_short | Human–nature connection: a multidisciplinary review |
| title_sort | human–nature connection: a multidisciplinary review |
| topic | Nature connection Sustainability transformation Environmental psychology Nature experience Place attachment |
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