Abstract Connection to nature (CTN) can help promote environmental engagement requisite for addressing extreme environmental challenges. Current generations, however, may be less connected to nature than previous ones. Spending time in nature can counter this disconnect, particularly among children. In relation to CTN, this study evaluates the relative predictive power of solitary and social time in nature, specific recreation activities (e.g., camping), and diverse backgrounds (e.g., ethnicity) through a classification tree analysis with 9-to-12-year olds in the southeastern USA (n = 1,285). Solitary time in nature was the most important predictor of high CTN, and social time in nature was a secondary component of high CTN. In addition, in the context of this study, hunting and fishing were the most important activities predicting high CTN. Based on these results, we suggest providing solitary outdoor activities reinforced by environmental socialization to promote CTN for all.

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娱乐活动的组合如何预测青年与自然的联系

摘要 与自然的联系 (CTN) 有助于促进应对极端环境挑战所必需的环境参与。然而，与前几代人相比，当代人与自然的联系可能更少。花时间在大自然中可以抵消这种脱节，尤其是在儿童中。关于 CTN，本研究通过 9 至 12 年的分类树分析，评估了自然界中独处和社交时间、特定娱乐活动（例如露营）和多样化背景（例如种族）的相对预测能力。美国东南部的老人（n = 1,285）。大自然中的孤独时间是高 CTN 的最重要预测因素，而大自然中的社交时间是高 CTN 的次要组成部分。此外，在本研究的背景下，狩猎和捕鱼是预测高 CTN 的最重要活动。