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Adaptation and validation of the short version of the Nature Relatedness Scale (NR-6) in Latvian

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Abstract

Introduction. Nature relatedness refers to an individual’s cognitive, affective, and experiential connection with the natural environment, and is considered a relatively stable personality trait linked to well-being and pro-environmental behaviour. The study aimed to adapt the short version of the Nature Relatedness Scale (NR-6) into Latvian and evaluate its psychometric properties within the Latvian cultural context.
Materials and methods. The study builds upon previous work on the full-version adaptation of the Nature Relatedness Scale, using the existing item translations. Psychometric evaluation included exploratory factor analysis, internal consistency reliability, and correlations with theoretically related construct, such as well-being, measured using the World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5). The sample consisted of 401 participants aged between 18 and 65 years.
Results. The Latvian NR-6 demonstrated good internal consistency and a one-factor structure consistent with the original version. Statistically significant positive correlations were found between NR-6 scores and well-being indicating good construct validity.
Conclusions. The NR-6 adaptation offers a reliable tool for assessing nature connectedness. Preliminary evidence supports its validity and relevance for research in Latvia. Future studies should continue to examine scale’s validity and applicability across diverse populations.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDaugavpils Universitātes 67. starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences rakstu krājums = Proceedings of the 67th International Scientific Conference of Daugavpils University
Subtitle of host publicationB. daļa "Sociālās zinātnes" = Part B "Social Sciences"
EditorsIrēna Kokina
Place of PublicationDaugavpils
PublisherDaugavpils Universitāte
Pages99-105
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)978-9934-39-053-1
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Event67th International Scientific Conference of Daugavpils University - Daugavpils, Latvia
Duration: 10 Apr 2025 → 11 Apr 2025
Conference number: 67
https://dukonference.lv/en

Conference

Conference67th International Scientific Conference of Daugavpils University
Country/TerritoryLatvia
CityDaugavpils
Period10/04/25 → 11/04/25
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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords*

  • factor analysis
  • measurement validation
  • nature
  • nature relatedness
  • well-being

Field of Science*

  • 5.3 Educational sciences
  • 5.1 Psychology
  • 3.3 Health sciences

Publication Type*

  • 3.2. Articles or chapters in other proceedings other than those included in 3.1., with an ISBN or ISSN code

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