Wetlands are a critical part of natural environments that offer a wide range of ecosystem
services. In urban areas, wetlands contribute to the livability of cities through improving the …

Cultural ecosystem services (CES) refer to the nonmaterial benefits people obtain from
ecosystems, and they have direct influence on quality of life. Although the concept of CES …

Place attachment, the cognitive-emotional bond that forms between individuals and their
important settings, is a common human experience with implications for their well-being. It …

The construction of culture as a class of ecosystem service presents a significant test of the
holistic ambitions of an ecosystems approach to decision making. In this paper we explore …

Cronbach's alpha estimates the internal consistency of responses in multi-item bipolar
scales. This article examined three research questions (RQ):(1) To what extent do …

To develop and apply goals for future sustainability, we must consider what people care
about and what motivates them to engage in solving sustainability issues. Sense of place …

Despite place attachment's prominence within the environmental psychology literature, the
scales and items used to measure place attachment vary significantly, hindering the ability of …

The concept of “place” links people to their environment and is foundational to disciplines
such as geography, environmental psychology, and urban studies. With growth in …

Hosting ethnically and culturally rich religious festivals provides visitors a glimpse into how a
sense of togetherness and faith are not only established but strengthened through shared …

Cultural ecosystem services, such as aesthetic and recreational enjoyment, as well as sense
of place and local identity, play an outstanding role in the contribution of landscapes to …