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Ecological WorldviewNHIP✓ Validated

New Human Interdependence Paradigm Scale

Borden & Francis · 1978

Overview

Measures endorsement of a worldview emphasizing human interdependence with nature and with other humans across generations and cultures. Developed as an extension of the New Ecological Paradigm (NEP) to capture a more relational and systems-oriented worldview that emphasizes interconnectedness, reciprocity, and mutual dependence rather than simply ecological limits. The NHIP assesses beliefs about human embeddedness in natural and social systems, the importance of intergenerational and intercultural equity, and the value of cooperative relationships between humans and nature.

Measure Details

Number of Items18 items
Response Scale5-point Likert (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)
Author(s)Borden & Francis
Year Published1978
Internal Reliabilityα = .76–.82
DomainEcological Worldview

Citation

Borden, R. J., & Francis, J. L. (1978). Who cares about ecology? Personality and sex differences in environmental concern. Journal of Personality, 46(1), 190–203.

Keywords

human interdependenceparadigminterconnectednessrelationalsystems thinkingintergenerationalequitycooperationreciprocity

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At a Glance

Items18
Year1978
Reliabilityα = .76–.82