The Relationship Between Engagement with Natural Beauty and Pro-environmental Behaviors Using Structural Model Analysis
Addressing environmental issues requires enhancing pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs). This study examines the relationship between engagement with natural beauty (ENB) and PEBs, focusing on the mediating roles of awe and connectedness to nature (CN). A total of 387 participants from 17 provinces in...
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| description | Addressing environmental issues requires enhancing pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs). This study examines the relationship between engagement with natural beauty (ENB) and PEBs, focusing on the mediating roles of awe and connectedness to nature (CN). A total of 387 participants from 17 provinces in China completed self-report measures via an online survey platform, assessing ENB, awe, CN, and PEBs. All scales used were well-established, with internal consistencies ranging from 0.79 to 0.89. Structural equation modeling showed that ENB significantly predicts PEBs, with awe and CN as parallel mediators. Additionally, ENB predicts PEBs through a serial mediation pathway involving both awe and CN. These findings enhance the understanding of the ENB-PEB relationship, offering new theoretical perspectives and practical implications. Specifically, promoting exposure to and appreciation of natural beauty can increase ENB, encouraging more pro-environmental behaviors. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-261eada0a83f4db59028f7aac16d768a2025-08-20T03:02:17ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422025-01-016170100310.1051/e3sconf/202561701003e3sconf_eeupd2024_01003The Relationship Between Engagement with Natural Beauty and Pro-environmental Behaviors Using Structural Model AnalysisWang Hongqijie0Liu Pingping1CAS Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of SciencesCAS Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of SciencesAddressing environmental issues requires enhancing pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs). This study examines the relationship between engagement with natural beauty (ENB) and PEBs, focusing on the mediating roles of awe and connectedness to nature (CN). A total of 387 participants from 17 provinces in China completed self-report measures via an online survey platform, assessing ENB, awe, CN, and PEBs. All scales used were well-established, with internal consistencies ranging from 0.79 to 0.89. Structural equation modeling showed that ENB significantly predicts PEBs, with awe and CN as parallel mediators. Additionally, ENB predicts PEBs through a serial mediation pathway involving both awe and CN. These findings enhance the understanding of the ENB-PEB relationship, offering new theoretical perspectives and practical implications. Specifically, promoting exposure to and appreciation of natural beauty can increase ENB, encouraging more pro-environmental behaviors.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/17/e3sconf_eeupd2024_01003.pdf |
| spellingShingle | Wang Hongqijie Liu Pingping The Relationship Between Engagement with Natural Beauty and Pro-environmental Behaviors Using Structural Model Analysis E3S Web of Conferences |
| title | The Relationship Between Engagement with Natural Beauty and Pro-environmental Behaviors Using Structural Model Analysis |
| title_full | The Relationship Between Engagement with Natural Beauty and Pro-environmental Behaviors Using Structural Model Analysis |
| title_fullStr | The Relationship Between Engagement with Natural Beauty and Pro-environmental Behaviors Using Structural Model Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Relationship Between Engagement with Natural Beauty and Pro-environmental Behaviors Using Structural Model Analysis |
| title_short | The Relationship Between Engagement with Natural Beauty and Pro-environmental Behaviors Using Structural Model Analysis |
| title_sort | relationship between engagement with natural beauty and pro environmental behaviors using structural model analysis |
| url | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/17/e3sconf_eeupd2024_01003.pdf |
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