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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 617, 2025
2024 International Conference on Environment Engineering, Urban Planning and Design (EEUPD 2024)
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| Article Number | 01003 | |
| Number of page(s) | 4 | |
| Section | Multi-dimensional Study on Ecological Environment and Resource Utilisation | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202561701003 | |
| Published online | 21 February 2025 | |
The Relationship Between Engagement with Natural Beauty and Pro-environmental Behaviors Using Structural Model Analysis
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: liupp@psych.ac.cn
Addressing environmental issues requires enhancing pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs). This study examines the relationship between engagement with natural beauty (ENB) and PEBs, focusing on the mediating roles of awe and connectedness to nature (CN). A total of 387 participants from 17 provinces in China completed self-report measures via an online survey platform, assessing ENB, awe, CN, and PEBs. All scales used were well-established, with internal consistencies ranging from 0.79 to 0.89. Structural equation modeling showed that ENB significantly predicts PEBs, with awe and CN as parallel mediators. Additionally, ENB predicts PEBs through a serial mediation pathway involving both awe and CN. These findings enhance the understanding of the ENB-PEB relationship, offering new theoretical perspectives and practical implications. Specifically, promoting exposure to and appreciation of natural beauty can increase ENB, encouraging more pro-environmental behaviors.
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