Assessing nature exposure: a study on the reliability and validity of a Portuguese version of the nature exposure scale

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Autor(a) principal: Picanço, Ana
Data de Publicação: 2024
Outros Autores: Arroz, Ana Moura, Tsafack, Noelline, FUENTES SÁNCHEZ, ANA, Pereira, Enésima, De Benedictis, Marta, Rosário, Isabel Amorim Do, da Luz Melo, Maria, Gabriel, Rosalina
Tipo de documento: Artigo
Idioma: eng
Título da fonte: Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)
Texto Completo: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.3/7096
Resumo: Introduction: Engaging with nature has been widely acknowledged for its positive impact on well-being. Traditionally, assessments of nature exposure focus on estimating green space exposure and outdoor time. However, the Nature Exposure Scale (NES) offers a unique approach by evaluating the quality of nature experiences, encompassing both deliberate and spontaneous encounters. Methods: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the NES in the context of Portugal. Exploratory Factor Analysis (PCA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were employed to examine the underlying structure of the scale. Additionally, reliability assessments, along with tests of convergent and divergent validity, were conducted. Data were collected from a sample of 558 adults and 241 adolescents between 2016 and 2018. Results: The findings revealed strong internal consistency of the NES, supported by acceptable correlation values and robust factor loadings within a unidimensional model. The scale effectively predicted variations in nature exposure across diverse professional activities. Discussion: In summary, the 4-item NES emerged as a reliable tool for assessing nature exposure in various settings, effectively bridging a gap in the Portuguese context. The scale demonstrated potential for cross-cultural research and was particularly adept at predicting nature exposure in different professional contexts. The results suggest that the NES can enhance our understanding of the impact of nature on well-being in diverse cultural settings. Conclusion: The study underscores the reliability of the NES in assessing nature exposure in Portugal, paving the way for further exploration in Portuguese-speaking regions. The scale holds promise for advancing research on the relationship between nature and well-being, contributing valuable insights across different cultural contexts.
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spelling Assessing nature exposure: a study on the reliability and validity of a Portuguese version of the nature exposure scaleNature ExposurePsychometric ToolReliabilityValidityConnectedness to NatureSubjective Well-beingPrincipal Component AnalysisConfirmatory Factor AnalysisIntroduction: Engaging with nature has been widely acknowledged for its positive impact on well-being. Traditionally, assessments of nature exposure focus on estimating green space exposure and outdoor time. However, the Nature Exposure Scale (NES) offers a unique approach by evaluating the quality of nature experiences, encompassing both deliberate and spontaneous encounters. Methods: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the NES in the context of Portugal. Exploratory Factor Analysis (PCA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were employed to examine the underlying structure of the scale. Additionally, reliability assessments, along with tests of convergent and divergent validity, were conducted. Data were collected from a sample of 558 adults and 241 adolescents between 2016 and 2018. Results: The findings revealed strong internal consistency of the NES, supported by acceptable correlation values and robust factor loadings within a unidimensional model. The scale effectively predicted variations in nature exposure across diverse professional activities. Discussion: In summary, the 4-item NES emerged as a reliable tool for assessing nature exposure in various settings, effectively bridging a gap in the Portuguese context. The scale demonstrated potential for cross-cultural research and was particularly adept at predicting nature exposure in different professional contexts. The results suggest that the NES can enhance our understanding of the impact of nature on well-being in diverse cultural settings. Conclusion: The study underscores the reliability of the NES in assessing nature exposure in Portugal, paving the way for further exploration in Portuguese-speaking regions. The scale holds promise for advancing research on the relationship between nature and well-being, contributing valuable insights across different cultural contexts.Frontiers MediaRepositório da Universidade dos AçoresPicanço, AnaArroz, Ana MouraTsafack, NoellineFUENTES SÁNCHEZ, ANAPereira, EnésimaDe Benedictis, MartaRosário, Isabel Amorim Doda Luz Melo, MariaGabriel, Rosalina2024-07-05T10:34:21Z20242024-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.3/7096engPicanço, A., Arroz, A. M., Tsafack, N., Sánchez, A. F., Pereira, E., De Benedictis, M., Amorim, I. R., da Luz Melo, M., & Gabriel, R. (2024). Assessing nature exposure: a study on the reliability and validity of a Portuguese version of the nature exposure scale. "Frontiers in Psychology", 15, 1290066. DOI:10.3389/fpsyg.2024.129006610.3389/fpsyg.2024.12900661664-1078info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2024-07-06T02:00:45Zoai:repositorio.uac.pt:10400.3/7096Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openairemluisa.alvim@gmail.comopendoar:71602024-07-06T02:00:45Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Assessing nature exposure: a study on the reliability and validity of a Portuguese version of the nature exposure scale
title Assessing nature exposure: a study on the reliability and validity of a Portuguese version of the nature exposure scale
spellingShingle Assessing nature exposure: a study on the reliability and validity of a Portuguese version of the nature exposure scale
Picanço, Ana
Nature Exposure
Psychometric Tool
Reliability
Validity
Connectedness to Nature
Subjective Well-being
Principal Component Analysis
Confirmatory Factor Analysis
title_short Assessing nature exposure: a study on the reliability and validity of a Portuguese version of the nature exposure scale
title_full Assessing nature exposure: a study on the reliability and validity of a Portuguese version of the nature exposure scale
title_fullStr Assessing nature exposure: a study on the reliability and validity of a Portuguese version of the nature exposure scale
title_full_unstemmed Assessing nature exposure: a study on the reliability and validity of a Portuguese version of the nature exposure scale
title_sort Assessing nature exposure: a study on the reliability and validity of a Portuguese version of the nature exposure scale
author Picanço, Ana
author_facet Picanço, Ana
Arroz, Ana Moura
Tsafack, Noelline
FUENTES SÁNCHEZ, ANA
Pereira, Enésima
De Benedictis, Marta
Rosário, Isabel Amorim Do
da Luz Melo, Maria
Gabriel, Rosalina
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author2 Arroz, Ana Moura
Tsafack, Noelline
FUENTES SÁNCHEZ, ANA
Pereira, Enésima
De Benedictis, Marta
Rosário, Isabel Amorim Do
da Luz Melo, Maria
Gabriel, Rosalina
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author
author
author
author
author
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dc.contributor.author.fl_str_mv Picanço, Ana
Arroz, Ana Moura
Tsafack, Noelline
FUENTES SÁNCHEZ, ANA
Pereira, Enésima
De Benedictis, Marta
Rosário, Isabel Amorim Do
da Luz Melo, Maria
Gabriel, Rosalina
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Nature Exposure
Psychometric Tool
Reliability
Validity
Connectedness to Nature
Subjective Well-being
Principal Component Analysis
Confirmatory Factor Analysis
topic Nature Exposure
Psychometric Tool
Reliability
Validity
Connectedness to Nature
Subjective Well-being
Principal Component Analysis
Confirmatory Factor Analysis
description Introduction: Engaging with nature has been widely acknowledged for its positive impact on well-being. Traditionally, assessments of nature exposure focus on estimating green space exposure and outdoor time. However, the Nature Exposure Scale (NES) offers a unique approach by evaluating the quality of nature experiences, encompassing both deliberate and spontaneous encounters. Methods: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the NES in the context of Portugal. Exploratory Factor Analysis (PCA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were employed to examine the underlying structure of the scale. Additionally, reliability assessments, along with tests of convergent and divergent validity, were conducted. Data were collected from a sample of 558 adults and 241 adolescents between 2016 and 2018. Results: The findings revealed strong internal consistency of the NES, supported by acceptable correlation values and robust factor loadings within a unidimensional model. The scale effectively predicted variations in nature exposure across diverse professional activities. Discussion: In summary, the 4-item NES emerged as a reliable tool for assessing nature exposure in various settings, effectively bridging a gap in the Portuguese context. The scale demonstrated potential for cross-cultural research and was particularly adept at predicting nature exposure in different professional contexts. The results suggest that the NES can enhance our understanding of the impact of nature on well-being in diverse cultural settings. Conclusion: The study underscores the reliability of the NES in assessing nature exposure in Portugal, paving the way for further exploration in Portuguese-speaking regions. The scale holds promise for advancing research on the relationship between nature and well-being, contributing valuable insights across different cultural contexts.
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