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Influence of Connectedness to Nature and Environmental Identity On Pro-Environmental Behaviour Among Youths

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  • Emmanuel Temitope Bankole
  • Blessing Victoria Adesina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0412

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of connectedness to nature and environmental identity on pro-environmental behaviour among youths. Three instruments were used in this study, they are: Pro-environmental Behavior Scale (PEBS), Connectedness to Nature Scale (CNS), and Environmental Identity Scale. Two hundred undergraduates were selected using a Convenience Sampling method. Four hypotheses were tested using regression, independent T-test. Result showed that connectedness to nature β= .30, t= 4.40, p<.01 and environmental identity β= .25, t= 3.66, p<.01 independently predict pro-environmental behaviour. Connectedness to nature and environmental identity jointly predict pro-environmental behaviour; there is no significant sex difference in pro-environmental behavior t(198)= .542, p>.05.  There is no significant difference in pro-environmental behavior between rural and urban residents t(198)= 1.646,p>.05.  Findings of the study were discussed in line with extant literatures. It was concluded that connectedness to nature and environmental identity are positive integers to pro-environmental behaviours.

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31-01-2024

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Bankole , E. T., & Adesina, B. V. (2024). Influence of Connectedness to Nature and Environmental Identity On Pro-Environmental Behaviour Among Youths. British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies, 5(1), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0412