There is an I in nature: The crucial role of the self in nature conservation

TY - JOUR

T1 - There is an I in nature: The crucial role of the self in nature conservation

AU - Lokhorst, A. M.

AU - Hoon, C.

AU - le Rutte, R.

AU - de Snoo, G.R.

N1 - ISI Document Delivery No.: AI8VR Times Cited: 19 Cited Reference Count: 50 Lokhorst, Anne Marike Hoon, Celine le Rutte, Rob de Snoo, Geert 20 3 93 Elsevier sci ltd Oxford 1873-5754 <Go to ISI>://WOS:000337205600012

PY - 2014

Y1 - 2014

N2 - In this paper we analyze the social-psychological determinants of private nature conservation. As a theoretical framework we use the Theory of Planned Behavior, to which the concepts connectedness to nature, self-identity, and place attachment were added. 94 landowners participated in our survey. Results of this pilot study show that perceived behavioral control, self-identity and connectedness to nature are the key factors influencing the intention to conserve. The more farmers feel that they are capable of conserving nature on their farm, the more they see themselves as conservationists, and the more they feel connected to nature, the more likely they are to intend to conserve. An important finding is that self-identity mediates the relation between CNS and conservation intentions. This implies that with an increased connectedness to nature, people come to see themselves as conservationists and this in turn influences their intentions. Of course, these results need to be replicated and validated across different contexts. We discuss the implications of this study for future research and policy. (c) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

AB - In this paper we analyze the social-psychological determinants of private nature conservation. As a theoretical framework we use the Theory of Planned Behavior, to which the concepts connectedness to nature, self-identity, and place attachment were added. 94 landowners participated in our survey. Results of this pilot study show that perceived behavioral control, self-identity and connectedness to nature are the key factors influencing the intention to conserve. The more farmers feel that they are capable of conserving nature on their farm, the more they see themselves as conservationists, and the more they feel connected to nature, the more likely they are to intend to conserve. An important finding is that self-identity mediates the relation between CNS and conservation intentions. This implies that with an increased connectedness to nature, people come to see themselves as conservationists and this in turn influences their intentions. Of course, these results need to be replicated and validated across different contexts. We discuss the implications of this study for future research and policy. (c) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

KW - Nature conservation Motivation Determinants Connectedness to nature Self-identity Theory of planned behavior place attachment planned behavior social identity farmers connectedness metaanalysis landholders commitment decisions community Environmental Scie

U2 - 10.1016/j.landusepol.2014.03.005

DO - 10.1016/j.landusepol.2014.03.005

M3 - Article

SN - 0264-8377

VL - 39

SP - 121

EP - 126

JO - Land Use Policy

JF - Land Use Policy

ER -