How combinations of recreational activities predict connection to nature among youth

IF 1.7 4区教育学 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Journal of Environmental Education Pub Date : 2020-07-28 DOI:10.1080/00958964.2020.1787313

Rachel Szczytko, K. Stevenson, M. N. Peterson, H. Bondell

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Abstract

Abstract Connection to nature (CTN) can help promote environmental engagement requisite for addressing extreme environmental challenges. Current generations, however, may be less connected to nature than previous ones. Spending time in nature can counter this disconnect, particularly among children. In relation to CTN, this study evaluates the relative predictive power of solitary and social time in nature, specific recreation activities (e.g., camping), and diverse backgrounds (e.g., ethnicity) through a classification tree analysis with 9-to-12-year olds in the southeastern USA (n = 1,285). Solitary time in nature was the most important predictor of high CTN, and social time in nature was a secondary component of high CTN. In addition, in the context of this study, hunting and fishing were the most important activities predicting high CTN. Based on these results, we suggest providing solitary outdoor activities reinforced by environmental socialization to promote CTN for all.

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娱乐活动的组合如何预测青少年与自然的联系

与自然的联系(CTN)有助于促进应对极端环境挑战所必需的环境参与。然而，与前几代人相比，当代人与自然的联系可能更少。花时间在大自然中可以抵消这种脱节，尤其是在孩子们中间。在CTN方面，本研究通过对美国东南部9- 12岁儿童(n = 1,285)的分类树分析，评估了自然独处和社交时间、特定娱乐活动(如露营)和不同背景(如种族)的相对预测能力。自然独处时间是高CTN最重要的预测因子，自然社交时间是高CTN的次要因素。此外，在本研究的背景下，狩猎和捕鱼是预测高CTN最重要的活动。基于这些结果，我们建议提供环境社会化强化的单独户外活动来促进所有人的CTN。

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