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E3S Web of Conf.
Volume 536, 2024
2024 6th International Conference on Environmental Prevention and Pollution Control Technologies (EPPCT 2024)
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Article Number | 01001 | |
Number of page(s) | 4 | |
Section | Environmental Planning Management and Ecological Construction | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202453601001 | |
Published online | 10 June 2024 |
Place attachment promotes pro-environmental behaviors: The mediating role of nature relatedness
1 CAS Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 16 Lincui Road, Beijing 100101, China
2 Department of Psychology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
* Corresponding author’s e-mail: liupp@psych.ac.cn
Residents’ participation in pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs) is critical for addressing environmental problems and promoting sustainable development. Place attachment (PA) may play a key role in motivating residents’ pro-environment behaviors, yet the mechanisms of this relationship remain ambiguous. This study integrated natural relatedness (NR) into the research to deepen understanding of its mechanism. Using data collected in Beijing (n = 648), we found that place attachment positively and significantly influences pro-environmental behaviors through nature relatedness. Place attachment significantly affected pro-environmental behaviors. The Place attachment dimensions, including place identity (PI), natural bonding (NB), and social bonding (SB), had a significant prediction on pro-environmental behaviors. Specifically, natural bonding plays the most effective effect. However, place dependence (PD) was negatively correlated with pro-environmental behaviors. This study provides guidelines for local governments and policymakers to promote residents’ pro-environmental behaviors and improve environmental management.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2024
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