Ambiente & Sociedade (Jul 2022)

Connection with Nature in children’s reference adults

  • Damaris Teixeira Paz,
  • Elisa Ferrari Justulin Zacarias,
  • Maria Inês Gasparetto Higuchi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/1809-4422asoc20200013r1vu2022l2oa
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 25

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Abstract Positive experiences with nature during childhood are a strong predictor of Connection with Nature (CWN) throughout life, which has a strong explanatory factor of integral well-being and pro-environmental behavior. The objective of this study was to verify the CWN level of adults and the frequency with which they promote contact with nature to the children in their care. The research protocol included two CWN scales, questions about contact with nature, and sociodemographic data. Thus, 58 parents and 150 teachers of basic education from public schools in Manaus-AM participated in the study. Results showed these adults’ education area, age group, and frequency of contact with green areas are significant to differentiate their CN levels. Area of education is also an important factor in determining how often parents and teachers take children to green areas.

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