Connectedness to Nature Scale (CNS)
How are people connected to nature?
The Connectedness to Nature Scale (CNS) is a widely used psychological measure of an individual's sense of connection with the natural world. The scale consists of 14 items that assess a person's beliefs, emotions, and behaviors related to nature. Scores on the CNS range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating a stronger sense of connectedness to nature. The CNS has been used in a variety of research contexts, including studies on environmental attitudes, well-being, and pro-environmental behavior.
Resources:Mayer, F. S., & Frantz, C. M. P. (2004). The connectedness to nature scale: A measure of individuals’ feeling in community with nature. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 24(4), 503–515. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2004.10.001
Parameters
This survey cannot be tweaked.
What data is collected? How is it scored?
The following variables are recorded:
- Response to 14 questions on a a 5-point Likert scale.
Raw data: 14 questions. 3 questions are reverse-coded (4, 12, and 14).
Calculation:
CNS_score = average of the 14 question
Parameters
This survey cannot be tweaked.
What data is collected? How is it scored?
The following variables are recorded:
- Response to 14 questions on a a 5-point Likert scale.
Calculation:
CNS_score = average of the 14 question
Background
The Connectedness to Nature Scale (CNS) measures to what degree people feel part of nature. This trait is predictive of responsible environmental behavior and subjective wellbeing.
What participants see before taking the survey
The Connectedness to Nature Scale (CNS) measures to what degree people feel part of nature.
What participants see after taking the survey
The Connectedness to Nature Scale (CNS) measures to what degree people feel part of nature. This trait is predictive of responsible environmental behavior and subjective wellbeing. Thanks for filling it out.
Aggregate Variables
These data are automatically written to a csv file upon completion of the survey
- CNS_score
Duration
3 mins
Resources
- Mayer, F. S., & Frantz, C. M. P. (2004). The connectedness to nature scale: A measure of individuals’ feeling in community with nature. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 24(4), 503–515. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2004.10.001