Human–nature connection: a multidisciplinary review
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In: Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, Vol. 26–27, No. June 2017, 06.2017, p. 106-113.
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T1 - Human–nature connection
T2 - a multidisciplinary review
AU - Ives, Christopher D
AU - Giusti, Matteo
AU - Fischer, Joern
AU - Abson, David J
AU - Klaniecki, Kathleen
AU - Dorninger, Christian
AU - Laudan, Josefine
AU - Barthel, Stephan
AU - Abernethy, Paivi
AU - Martín-López, Berta
AU - Raymond, Christopher M
AU - Kendal, Dave
AU - von Wehrden, Henrik
PY - 2017/6
Y1 - 2017/6
N2 - In sustainability science calls are increasing for humanity to (re-)connect with nature, yet no systematic synthesis of the empirical literature on human–nature connection (HNC) exists. We reviewed 475 publications on HNC and found that most research has concentrated on individuals at local scales, often leaving ‘nature’ undefined. Cluster analysis identified three subgroups of publications: first, HNC as mind, dominated by the use of psychometric scales, second, HNC as experience, characterised by observation and qualitative analysis; and third, HNC as place, emphasising place attachment and reserve visitation. To address the challenge of connecting humanity with nature, future HNC scholarship must pursue cross-fertilization of methods and approaches, extend research beyond individuals, local scales, and Western societies, and increase guidance for sustainability transformations.
AB - In sustainability science calls are increasing for humanity to (re-)connect with nature, yet no systematic synthesis of the empirical literature on human–nature connection (HNC) exists. We reviewed 475 publications on HNC and found that most research has concentrated on individuals at local scales, often leaving ‘nature’ undefined. Cluster analysis identified three subgroups of publications: first, HNC as mind, dominated by the use of psychometric scales, second, HNC as experience, characterised by observation and qualitative analysis; and third, HNC as place, emphasising place attachment and reserve visitation. To address the challenge of connecting humanity with nature, future HNC scholarship must pursue cross-fertilization of methods and approaches, extend research beyond individuals, local scales, and Western societies, and increase guidance for sustainability transformations.
KW - Sustainability Science
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85021225016&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.cosust.2017.05.005
DO - 10.1016/j.cosust.2017.05.005
M3 - Scientific review articles
VL - 26–27
SP - 106
EP - 113
JO - Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability
JF - Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability
SN - 1877-3435
IS - June 2017
ER -