자연 경험의 유형이 예비 중등교사의 정신 건강, 자연 친화적 태도 및 행동 의향에 미치는 영향의 성별 차이

Abstract

Nature experiences play a crucial role not only in forming deep bonds between humans and nature but also in promoting health and well-being. The study investigated various types of nature experiences, mental health, and attitudes and behavior intentions toward nature conservation among pre-service secondary school teachers to enhance understanding of human-nature interactions. The conclusions derived from this study are as follows: Nature experiences among participating pre-service teachers varied by type but showed no gender differences. Nature experiences demonstrated significant positive correlations with nature conservation attitudes and behavior intentions, and mental health, with males generally showing higher correlation coefficients than females. The explanatory power of nature experience types was higher for males than females, with direct observation experiences of nature and organisms being the primary explanatory factor for males. For females, appreciation of blue spaces had the greatest impact on nature conservation attitudes and mental health. Regarding intentions of conservation behaviors, indirect nature experiences and outdoor leisure activities emerged as primary explanatory factors. In conclusion, the effects of nature experiences may vary by gender, with direct nature observation experiences expected to have more positive impacts on males. In contrast, for females, the effects of nature experiences vary by type, with personal and social factors appearing to interact in more complex ways.