The relationship between place attachment and pro-environmental behavioral intentions: the mediating role of nature connectedness

These findings indicate that fostering place attachment and a sense of connectedness to nature may serve as effective pathways for encouraging individuals to engage in more pro-environmental behaviors. This provides empirical evidence to inform the design of relevant interventions and the formulation of environmental policies.

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Frontiers in Psychology
Published
2026-01-12
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1678177
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1
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Place Attachment and Urban Studies
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Abstract

These findings indicate that fostering place attachment and a sense of connectedness to nature may serve as effective pathways for encouraging individuals to engage in more pro-environmental behaviors. This provides empirical evidence to inform the design of relevant interventions and the formulation of environmental policies.

Frontiers in PsychologyVol. 16
Guangxi Normal University (CN), Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University (CN), Nanning Normal University (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Openalex Percentile: Top 1%
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