scholarly journals Ecological knowledge and connectedness to nature as predictors of farmers’ ecological attitudes

2021 ◽  
pp. 435-445
Author(s):  
Jelena Despotovic ◽  
Vesna Rodic
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Environmental Attitudes ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
New Ecological Paradigm ◽  
Connectedness To Nature ◽  
Responsible Behaviour ◽  
Insight Into

Environmental attitudes are one of the determinants of farmers? ecologically responsible behaviour. However, it is not easy to determine factors which influence individuals? environmental attitudes. The literature suggests the existence of a number of influencing factors. In this paper, the environmental attitudes of the farmers? in Vojvodina have been tested in relation to environmental knowledge and connectedness to nature, which are important elements of environmental awareness. As far as the authors know, these variables have not yet been linked to the concept of the new ecological paradigm (NEP), and this paper provides new insight into the relations between the NEP scale and the selected elements of environmental awareness. A multiple regression was conducted to see if environmental knowledge and connectedness to nature predicted the environmental attitudes. The results show that both variables explain 9.6% variance in NEP values. The results show that the farmers? environmental knowledge and their connectedness to nature are statistically significant, but in a small percentage explain the achieved values on the NEP scale. ?herefore, one can say that the tested variables are predictors of environmental attitudes, but they are also influenced by other factors which need to be investigated in the future researches.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Health Consciousness, Environmental Attitudes dan Environmental Knowledge terhadap Green Purchase Intention

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Rahma Yona ◽  
Thamrin Thamrin
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Environmental Attitudes ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Purchase Intentions ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Health Consciousness

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji dan memberikan bukti empiris tentang pengaruh kesadaran kesehatan (environmental awareness), sikap lingkungan (environmental attitudes) dan pengetahuan lingkungan (environmental knowledge) terhadap Green Purchase Intentions (niat membeli produk hijau) pada cat Dulux Weathershield di Kota Padang. Sampel penelitian ini diperoleh berdasarkan rumusan Cochran. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis linier berganda yang berfungsi untuk membuktikan hipotesis penelitian dengan bantuan program SPSS (Statistik Produk dan Solusi Layanan) versi 20. Hasil penelitian ini berdasarkan uji analisis linier berganda menunjukkan bahwa dari variable kesadaran kesehatan, sikap lingkungan dan pengetahuan lingkungan, hanya variable sikap lingkungan yang secara positif dan signifikan mempengaruhi niat pembelian hijau pada Dulux Weathershield di Kota Padang. Keywords:     Health Consciousness, Environmental Attitudes, Environmental Knowledge, Green Purchase Intention

scholarly journals An Application of the New Environmental Paradigm (NEP) Scale in a Greek Context

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stamatios Ntanos ◽  
Grigorios Kyriakopoulos ◽  
Michalis Skordoulis ◽  
Miltiadis Chalikias ◽  
Garyfallos Arabatzis
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Environmental Attitudes ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
New Ecological Paradigm ◽  
Core Elements ◽  
New Ecological Paradigm Scale

Measuring and analyzing public perceptions of the environment are becoming core elements in promoting environmental sustainability, which is a key goal to be achieved. The New Ecological Paradigm Scale (NEP) is used as a unidimensional measure of environmental attitudes as it is developed in order to measure the overall relationship between humans and the environment. A high NEP score is associated with high ecocentric orientation. This research aims to measure and analyze citizens’ NEP score in a Greek area. Overall, the statistical analysis verified the existence of the NEP subscales, indicated increased environmental awareness among the respondents and revealed that the respondents’ NEP score is correlated with the area of residence. Furthermore, the NEP score is correlated at a statistically significant level with respondents’ willingness to pay for renewable energy expansion.

scholarly journals Hillwalking and walk leading motivations, perceived benefits and the role of natural environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
N Morocza ◽  
J Frankham ◽  
L M Boddy ◽  
E Mahon ◽  
T A Stott
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Connectedness To Nature ◽  
Activity Measurements ◽  
Resilient Communities

Abstract Background Promoting the link between human and ecosystem health is crucial for building resilient communities. Hillwalking provides health benefits arising from physical activity and exposure to nature. Furthermore, it is likely to influence environmental knowledge and pro-environmental behaviour through connectedness to nature. This project aimed to explore 1) hillwalking and walk leading motivations and perceived benefits, and 2) the role of the environment and nature connectedness among walk leaders and walking holiday guests. Methods The first study was completed with seventeen volunteer walk leaders and used a mixed methods design: hillwalking interviews, physical activity measurements, location data and the Nature-relatedness scale. The second study involved five group interviews with the total of twenty-five guests on three different walking holidays. The qualitative data from both studies were analysed using a combined thematic and grounded theory approach and the results were merged with the quantitative data to explore the impacts of environmental factors. Results Primary motivations for hillwalking included pleasure, escape from everyday life pressures, to re-charge, being in nature, social inclusion and health. Emerging overarching themes such as balance and adaptation were reported as essential values for walking and were linked to nutritional, physical activity related and environmental aspects of health awareness. The perceived benefits positively impacted on engagement. Connectedness to nature was linked to environmental knowledge and attitudes which manifested in pro-environmental walking behaviour. Conclusions The pleasure arising from several aspects of hillwalking or walk leading was the drive for regular engagement, therefore a primary intrinsic motivation. The results imply that attending group walking holidays has the scope to increase environmental awareness and engagement in outdoor physical activity and could be considered as a promotion tool. Key messages The findings have the scope to inform future walking promotion programs and encourage long-term engagement by shifting the focus of promotion messages to intrinsic motivational factors. The results support that hillwalking can be used as a tool for combined health and environmental awareness promotion.

Determinan Yang Mempengaruhi Perilaku Pembelian Produk Hijau Di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-68
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mathori ◽  
Uswatun Chasanah
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Purchasing Behavior ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Green Purchasing

This study aims to identify the determinants that influence the attitudes of consumers of green purchases and the willingness to pay more on green products, specifically on energy-saving lighting products. The variables studied included environmental knowledge, environmental awareness and perceived effectiveness. The sample of this study was 196 students, but out of 196 respondents after the questionnaire was distributed only 189 could be processed. Validity and reliability test results show valid values of loading factors of more than 0.4 while for reliability testing using the cronbach’s alpha criteria above 0.5 indicates reliable. Through the multiple linear regression analysis, the variables of environmental knowledge, environmental awareness and effectiveness are felt to have a positive and significant effect on the attitude of buying and willingness to pay more. Green purchasing attitudes and willingness to pay more have a positive and significant effect on green purchasing behavior. Green purchasing attitudes have a greater influence on green purchasing behavior compared to willingness to pay more.

scholarly journals Local Ecological Knowledge on Mangroves in Mayotte Island (Indian Ocean) and Influencing Factors

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Esméralda Longépée ◽  
Anliati Ahmed Abdallah ◽  
Matthieu Jeanson ◽  
Claire Golléty
Keyword(s):  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Anthropogenic Impacts ◽  
Local Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Coastal Protection ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Mangrove Tree

The majority of studies on local ecological knowledge (LEK) relate to communities or groups relying on ecosystem(s) for their livelihood. In our case study, Mayotte Island, a French overseas department, very few people rely on mangrove ecosystem for natural resources but most of them are attached to it because of leisure activities and beliefs. The questions on mangrove LEK generally deal with a single aspect of ecological knowledge of surveyed people and is mixed with other information such as harvesting practices, anthropogenic impacts, and management issues. The aim of our study is to better understand the level of ecological knowledge of surveyed inhabitants of Mayotte and to assess whether factors linked to the profile of respondents have an influence on it. For this purpose, we carried out two main survey campaigns in three villages fringing two stable mangroves of Mayotte: the first one consisted of qualitative interviews and the second one, questionnaires lending quantitative results. Cross tabulations and Chi square tests of independence were carried out to determine the link between LEK and influencing factors. Results show that some LEK implying localized observation, such as the identification of mangrove trees and the knowledge of the coastal protection role of the mangrove, are well shared by surveyed people whereas others, such as the number and the name of mangrove tree species, are poorly known. The results also highlight the difficulty of questions implying observation at the landscape level and interpretation of observation. All the influencing factors selected have a significant influence on, at least, one LEK variable. The results highlight differences in LEK of villages bordering two nearby mangroves calling for a local management of these systems.

scholarly journals Urban and rural children as environmental advocates : the impact of location on environmentally responsible behaviour

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvie Suzanne Marie Godin
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Rural Children ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Environmental Advocacy ◽  
Environmental Behaviour ◽  
Environmentally Responsible ◽  
Responsible Behaviour ◽  
The Impact

This research paper is a qualitative study of how urban and rural children (6-8 years) experience the natural environment. The literature exploring how place of residence can influence environmental awareness and pro-environmental behaviour among children has been contradictory. This study attempted to explore this question in order to establish any differences between the two sample groups. Semi-structured interviews and drawing analyses were used to examine the children's view of the natural environment and their knowledge of environmentally responsible behaviours. The results indicate that the urban children were more knowledgeable of environmentally responsible behaviours and displayed higher levels of environmental advocacy. These findings support the use of area-specific environmental teaching strategies that may serve to promote environmental awareness and advocacy among children residing in any location.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Karakteristik, Sikap, Dan Keterampilan Wirausahawan Rumah Makan Pempek Di Kota Palembang Terhadap Keberhasilan Usaha

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Andreas Sarjono ◽  
Maria Josephine Tyra
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Successful Business

A study entitled �The Influence of Characteristics, Attitude and Skill of Pempek Entrepreneurs in Palembang toward Successful Business Achievement� is an entrepreneurship study related to the influencing factors of succesful business achievement of pempek entrepreneurs in Palembang. This purpose of this study is to find out whether or not the entrepreneurs� characteristics, attitude and skill factors affect the succesful business achievement. Sample was selected by using purposive sampling technique. The hypothesis was tested by using multiple regression analysis. The t-test of SPSS calculation implied that the significant value of characteristics was 0.709, attitude was 0.213 and entrepreneurship skill was 0.287 (less than 0.05). Therefore, the results of the study implied that there was no correlation between characteristics, attitude and entrepreneurship skill of pempek entrepreneurs in Palembang toward succesful business achievement.

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