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Dr. Coral Bruni
Claremont Graduate University

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0 Implicit social cognition
0 connectedness with nature
0 self/identity
0 implicit association test

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Journal article
Published: 21 July 2021 in Sustainability
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Connectedness with nature refers to an individual’s beliefs about their relationship with the natural environment. The current paper integrates connectedness with nature into a broader framework of balanced identity theory as a form of self-concept, and presents new data showing that individuals tend toward balanced-congruity and hold cognitive configurations that balance self-concept, environmental attitudes, and self-esteem. In essence, when an individual scores highly on one of these constructs, it is likely that they will score highly on the other two constructs. Two hundred and seventy-six undergraduate students completed explicit and implicit measures of connectedness with nature, attitudes toward nature, and self-esteem. The balanced-congruity principle was supported with implicit measures (e.g., Implicit Association Test), but not explicitly with self-report measures. Results suggest that attitudes toward nature, connectedness with nature, and self-esteem form a balanced triadic structure of implicit environmental identity. The findings extend our understanding of connectedness with nature, by integrating it into a broader framework that links connectedness, attitudes, and self-esteem as a triadic form of environmental identity. This finding has important implications for practitioners interested in fostering environmental identities and promoting sustainability.

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Coral Bruni; P. Schultz; Anna Woodcock. The Balanced Structure of Environmental Identity. Sustainability 2021, 13, 8168 .

AMA Style

Coral Bruni, P. Schultz, Anna Woodcock. The Balanced Structure of Environmental Identity. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (15):8168.

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Coral Bruni; P. Schultz; Anna Woodcock. 2021. "The Balanced Structure of Environmental Identity." Sustainability 13, no. 15: 8168.

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Published: 01 December 2018 in Ecopsychology
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The present research examines the impact of visiting natural history museums on implicit connectedness with nature among youth. FlexiTwins, a computer-based game version of the Implicit Association Test (IAT), was used to measure implicit connectedness with nature among youth visitors to two natural history museums in the Los Angeles area of Southern California. Overall, there was a marginally significant difference between pretest and posttest FlexiTwins scores. That is, implicit connectedness with nature increased after spending time in a natural history museum, although follow-up analyses revealed a significant increase at only one of the two museums. Change from pretest to posttest was not related to age, grade, gender, time spent in the museum, or number of exhibits visited. The findings have implications for understanding how different nature experiences, from remote wilderness experiences to curated nature-based experiences, can affect connectedness with nature. This type of research can inform youth-focused programs to more effectively enhance connectedness with nature.

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Coral M. Bruni; Matthew T. Ballew; Patricia Winter; Allen M. Omoto. Natural History Museums May Enhance Youth's Implicit Connectedness with Nature. Ecopsychology 2018, 10, 280 -288.

AMA Style

Coral M. Bruni, Matthew T. Ballew, Patricia Winter, Allen M. Omoto. Natural History Museums May Enhance Youth's Implicit Connectedness with Nature. Ecopsychology. 2018; 10 (4):280-288.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Coral M. Bruni; Matthew T. Ballew; Patricia Winter; Allen M. Omoto. 2018. "Natural History Museums May Enhance Youth's Implicit Connectedness with Nature." Ecopsychology 10, no. 4: 280-288.

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Published: 14 August 2015 in Environmental Education Research
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People in industrialized countries may be losing their connection with nature. The Get to Know Program (Get to Know) is a multi-faceted program aimed at encouraging direct connection with nature through a variety of activities (observations of wildlife, hiking, creative arts, and special events), specifically among youth. Three studies assessed the effects of three Get to Know program activities on youth’s implicit connectedness with nature (measured using a computer based game). Participants were youth recruited from southern California schools or youth organizations. Participation in the Get to Know Program’s Creative Arts Contest was associated with increased implicit connectedness with nature. However, participation in the Get to Know Natural Treasure Adventure and Virtual Hike did not have an effect on connectedness with nature. Implications of these findings are important for agencies seeking to find effective tools for outreach focused on connecting participants with nature.

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Coral M. Bruni; Patricia Winter; P. Wesley Schultz; Allen M. Omoto; Jennifer J. Tabanico. Getting to know nature: evaluating the effects of the Get to Know Program on children’s connectedness with nature. Environmental Education Research 2015, 23, 43 -62.

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Coral M. Bruni, Patricia Winter, P. Wesley Schultz, Allen M. Omoto, Jennifer J. Tabanico. Getting to know nature: evaluating the effects of the Get to Know Program on children’s connectedness with nature. Environmental Education Research. 2015; 23 (1):43-62.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Coral M. Bruni; Patricia Winter; P. Wesley Schultz; Allen M. Omoto; Jennifer J. Tabanico. 2015. "Getting to know nature: evaluating the effects of the Get to Know Program on children’s connectedness with nature." Environmental Education Research 23, no. 1: 43-62.

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Published: 01 January 2014 in PsycEXTRA Dataset
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Patricia L. Winter; Teresa Woodard; Pamela E. Padgett; Coral M. Bruni. My Sycamore Canyon: A Case Study Evaluation of Youth Engagement. PsycEXTRA Dataset 2014, 1 .

AMA Style

Patricia L. Winter, Teresa Woodard, Pamela E. Padgett, Coral M. Bruni. My Sycamore Canyon: A Case Study Evaluation of Youth Engagement. PsycEXTRA Dataset. 2014; ():1.

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Patricia L. Winter; Teresa Woodard; Pamela E. Padgett; Coral M. Bruni. 2014. "My Sycamore Canyon: A Case Study Evaluation of Youth Engagement." PsycEXTRA Dataset , no. : 1.