“那是我一生中最快乐的时光”：了解阿巴拉契亚社区的儿童与自然的联系。
"That Was the Happiest Time of My Life": Understanding Childhood Eco-Connections in Appalachian Communities.
机构信息
Department of Psychology, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN 37383, USA.
Life Paths Research Center, Sewanee, TN 37375, USA.
出版信息
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Dec 11;19(24):16661. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192416661.
The goal of this study was to explore facets of childhood eco-connections, using retrospective qualitative data from adults. One hundred and forty-five adults from predominantly rural and small-town communities in southern Appalachia (71.7% female), average age 36.23 years (SD = 12.08) participated in semi-structured qualitative interviews on key life experiences and the places they grew up. Mentions about place-related childhood memories or interactions were grouped into four themes based on exploratory thematic content analysis: nature nostalgia (positive reminiscences about nature experiences); nature immersion (extensive contact with the natural world during childhood); formative experiences with nature (nature interactions that taught a skill or life lesson); and rhythms of nature (appreciation of seasonal or cyclical patterns). Childhood eco-connections are multifaceted and often emerge from early impactful or intense experiences. Pro-environmentalism messages to youth may benefit from more references to childhood eco-connections.
本研究旨在通过对成年人的回溯性定性数据，探讨儿童与生态环境联系的各个方面。来自阿巴拉契亚南部以农村和小镇为主的社区的 145 名成年人（71.7%为女性），平均年龄 36.23 岁（SD=12.08），参与了关于关键生活经历和他们成长的地方的半结构化定性访谈。根据探索性主题内容分析，将与地方相关的童年记忆或互动提及分为四个主题：自然怀旧（对自然体验的积极回忆）；自然沉浸（童年时与自然世界的广泛接触）；与自然的形成性体验（自然互动教会了一项技能或人生课程）；以及自然的节奏（欣赏季节性或周期性模式）。儿童与生态环境的联系是多方面的，通常源于早期有影响力或强烈的体验。向年轻人传达亲环境主义的信息可能会受益于更多地提及儿童与生态环境的联系。
Zotero 插件