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Javaid, Z. K., Khan, K., Kamran, M., & Aslam, S. (2024). Influence of mindfulness on environmental satisfaction among young adults: mediating role of environmental identity. Environment and Social Psychology, 9(10). https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v9i10.2937

Influence of mindfulness on environmental satisfaction among young adults: mediating role of environmental identity

Zartashia Kynat Javaid

Department of Applied Psychology, Government College University, Faisalabad, 54000, Pakistan

Kamran Khan

Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University, Islamabad, 45550, Pakistan

Muhammad Kamran

Department of Education, University of Loralai, Balochistan, 84820, Pakistan

Sarfraz Aslam

Faculty of Education and Humanities, UNITAR International University,47300, Malaysia


DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v9i10.2937


Keywords: mindfulness, environmental satisfaction, environmental identity, young adults

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the relationship between mindfulness, environmental satisfaction, and environmental identity of adults. A sample of 367 adults was recruited using convenient sampling, and data were collected through online surveys. A quantitative analysis was carried out with SMART PLS-SEM to explore the structural relationships between these variables. The results demonstrated that mindfulness is significantly correlated with both environmental satisfaction and environmental identity, with environmental identity serving as a significant mediator between mindfulness and environmental satisfaction. These findings suggest that individuals with higher levels of mindfulness tend to have greater environmental satisfaction and a more robust environmental identity. The study highlights  the importance of mindfulness in promoting environmental responsibility and suggests that mindfulness  can enhance adults' affinity with nature and pro-environmental behaviors. This research contributes to the current understanding of the psychological determinants of environmental attitudes and  behaviors, offering valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners aiming to foster environmental actions.

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