Emotional Affinity toward Nature Scale (Adults)
Kals, Schumacher & Montada · 1999
Overview
Measures emotional affinity toward nature — the love, affection, and positive emotional connection to the natural world. Captures four dimensions: Love of Nature (deep affection and respect for nature), Feelings of Freedom (sense of liberation and ease in nature), Feelings of Safety (sense of security and home in nature), and Feelings of Oneness with Nature (sense of unity and shared origin with nature). Developed by Kals et al. (1999) as a motivational basis for nature-protective behavior.
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Citation
Kals, E., Schumacher, D., & Montada, L. (1999). Emotional affinity toward nature as a motivational basis to protect nature. Environment & Behavior, 31(2), 178–202.
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