The Seven Pathways to Nature Connectedness: A Focus Group Exploration

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dc.contributor.authorLumber, Ryanen
dc.contributor.authorRichardson, Milesen
dc.contributor.authorSheffield, Daviden
dc.date.acceptance2018-11-14en
dc.date.accessioned2018-11-20T15:33:47Z
dc.date.available2018-11-20T15:33:47Z
dc.date.issued2018-11
dc.descriptionopen access articleen
dc.description.abstractThe Biophilia hypothesis has been a catalyst for research on the human-nature relationship, with connection to nature an important area. However, the mechanisms involved in achieving this connection have not been explored in a systematic way. Three focus groups were conducted using the Biophilia hypothesis as a framework to explore how connectedness to nature can be achieved from the perspective of individuals who engage with nature through the Biophilic values. Seven themes emerged from the thematic analysis: investigating nature through scientific enquiry, engaging the senses, creating idyllic nature, noting nature through artistry, nature conservation, growing food and engaging with wild nature. Nature connectedness may result from specific interactions with nature with the seven pathways having implications for both the formation and maintenance of nature connectedness. The factors identified should inform interventions to increase the nature connectedness of individuals with a low connection but further empirical study is required.en
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dc.identifier.citationLumber, R., Richardson, M. and Sheffield, D. (2018) The Pathways to Nature Connectedness: A Focus Group Exploration. European Journal of Ecopsychology, 6, pp. 47-68en
dc.identifier.urihttp://eje.wyrdwise.com/v6/EJE%20v6_Lumber%20et%20al_minor%20edit.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2086/17231
dc.language.isoenen
dc.peerreviewedYesen
dc.projectidN/Aen
dc.publisherEuropean Journal of Ecopsychologyen
dc.researchinstituteInstitute for Psychological Scienceen
dc.subjectPsychologyen
dc.subjectNature Connectionen
dc.subjectBiophiliaen
dc.subjectQualitativeen
dc.titleThe Seven Pathways to Nature Connectedness: A Focus Group Explorationen
dc.typeArticleen

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