In:
Journal of Media Psychology, Hogrefe Publishing Group, Vol. 29, No. 1 ( 2017-01), p. 8-17
Abstract:
Abstract. Those who feel connected to nature tend to be more likely to engage in pro-environmental behavior. How can this connection with nature be created? We examined whether viewing nature-related videos – specifically, the immersiveness of the technological devices used to display these videos – can enhance connection with nature and increase pro-environmental behavior. Participants watched videos of either natural or built environments through a head-mounted display (immersive technology) or a regular computer screen. We predicted that watching a nature video would enhance nature relatedness and pro-environmental behaviors, particularly when presented with immersive technology than with a traditional computer monitor. There was limited support for the hypotheses; watching the nature video significantly enhanced nature relatedness but not pro-environmental behaviors. The type of technology used did not influence the effect of the videos.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1864-1105
,
2151-2388
DOI:
10.1027/1864-1105/a000213
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hogrefe Publishing Group
Publication Date:
2017
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2414788-6
SSG:
5,2
SSG:
3,5
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