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Connectedness with NatureCNQ✓ Validated
Connectedness to Nature Questionnaire
Dutcher, Finley, Luloff & Johnson · 2007
Overview
A 16-item measure assessing the emotional, cognitive, and experiential dimensions of individuals' sense of connection to the natural world. Developed to capture both the affective bond with nature and the recognition of humans as part of the natural system, with particular attention to cross-cultural applicability.
Measure Details
Number of Items16 items
Response Scale5-point Likert (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)
Author(s)Dutcher, Finley, Luloff & Johnson
Year Published2007
Internal Reliabilityα = .86
DomainConnectedness with Nature
Citation
Dutcher, D. D., Finley, J. C., Luloff, A. E., & Johnson, J. B. (2007). Connectivity with nature as a measure of environmental values. Environment and Behavior, 39(4), 474–493.
Keywords
connectednessnatureemotional bondcognitivecross-cultural
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At a Glance
Items16
Year2007
Reliabilityα = .86