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May 6, 2026People and NatureOpen Access

Developing a novel instrument to assess human–nature relational values

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Developing a new assessment tool improved understanding of sustainability transformations in pro-environmental behaviours and well-being.

Key Points

  • The study aims to develop and validate an instrument assessing human–nature relational values.
  • Conducted comprehensive literature review and conceptual analysis for creating the pilot instrument.
  • Validated items through feedback from academics and participants.
  • Performed confirmatory factor analysis with a sample of 269 to test the instrument's structure.
  • Successfully developed the Human–Nature Relational Values (HNRV) instrument.
  • Confirmed the multidimensional nature of relational values with four dimensions: Kinship, Reciprocity, Identity, and well‐being.
  • Provided preliminary empirical support for the HNRV instrument's capability in sustainability research.

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Kimberly M. Post (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fa8e8904f884e66b530d96https://doi.org/10.1002/pan3.70330
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