The Study of the Relationship between Positive Environmental Behaviors and Nature Related Experiences

환경보전 행위와 자연관련 경험과의 관계 연구

  • Published : 2000.07.01

Abstract

The objective of this study is to identify the relationship between the individual's environmental behaviors and personal experiences about nature. Interview surveys were done to collect data from 237 adults who live in the metropolitan area of Seoul. Statistical methods such as mean, standard variables, 1-test, ANOVA, multiple regression analysis, GLM(general linear model) were employed to analyze the data using SPSS program. The major results were as follows: 1. The group who has higher nature experience score also has significantly higher environmental behaviors score. 2. Most of nature experiences show significant relationship with positive environmental behaviors. 3. In each demographic group, nature experiences were related to positive environmental behaviors.

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