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

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dc.contributor.authorPicanço, Ana
dc.contributor.authorArroz, Ana Moura
dc.contributor.authorTsafack, Noelline
dc.contributor.authorFUENTES SÁNCHEZ, ANA
dc.contributor.authorPereira, Enésima
dc.contributor.authorDe Benedictis, Marta
dc.contributor.authorRosário, Isabel Amorim Do
dc.contributor.authorda Luz Melo, Maria
dc.contributor.authorGabriel, Rosalina
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-05T10:34:21Z
dc.date.available2024-07-05T10:34:21Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: 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.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationPicanço, 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.2024.1290066pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1290066pt_PT
dc.identifier.eissn1664-1078
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.3/7096
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherFrontiers Mediapt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1290066/fullpt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectNature Exposurept_PT
dc.subjectPsychometric Toolpt_PT
dc.subjectReliabilitypt_PT
dc.subjectValiditypt_PT
dc.subjectConnectedness to Naturept_PT
dc.subjectSubjective Well-beingpt_PT
dc.subjectPrincipal Component Analysispt_PT
dc.subjectConfirmatory Factor Analysispt_PT
dc.titleAssessing nature exposure: a study on the reliability and validity of a Portuguese version of the nature exposure scalept_PT
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