Protecting place, protecting nature: predicting place-protective behaviors among nature preserve visitors

Sarah M. Naiman (), Shorna B. Allred and Richard C. Stedman
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Sarah M. Naiman: Cornell University
Shorna B. Allred: Cornell University
Richard C. Stedman: Cornell University

Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 2021, vol. 11, issue 4, No 8, 610-622

Abstract: Abstract Public support for natural areas and engagement in place-specific pro-environmental behaviors (PS-PEB) has predominantly focused on individuals’ relationships with and attachments to a specific place. However, recent discussions suggest that individuals’ general connection to nature is equally important in determining individuals’ willingness to engage in PS-PEB. Within the context of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, an urban nature preserve in Albany, NY, we surveyed preserve visitors (n = 1,938) to examine the independent predictive power of place attachment and environmental identity (EID) on individuals’ intention to perform PS-PEB. Utilizing a series of multivariate regression models, we found that both place attachment and EID were independent predictors of individuals’ intention to engage in PS-PEB in support of the APBP. We suggest that future research should further examine the relationship between place attachment and EID in the context of both place-specific and general pro-environmental behaviors (PEB).

Keywords: Place attachment; Environmental identity; Pro-environmental behavior; Connection to nature (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/s13412-021-00708-y

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