Exploring the facilitators of the gerotranscendence theory: correlations among sustainable behaviors, biophilic design, and nature connectedness
buir.contributor.author | Afacan, Yasemin | |
buir.contributor.orcid | Afacan, Yasemin|0000-0002-0148-5033 | |
dc.citation.epage | 171 | |
dc.citation.issueNumber | 4 | |
dc.citation.spage | 150 | |
dc.citation.volumeNumber | 17 | |
dc.contributor.author | Afacan, Yasemin | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2025-02-17T11:57:02Z | |
dc.date.available | 2025-02-17T11:57:02Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2024-10-04 | |
dc.department | Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design | |
dc.department | Aysel Sabuncu Brain Research Center (BAM) | |
dc.description.abstract | This study aims to shift views away from negative perceptions towards aging by exploring the following research question: How are the multiple levels of the gerotranscendence theory influenced by the sustainable behavior and attitude toward the biophilic design of older adults? Background: Improving perceptions of aging is vital for positively impacting both the biological and societal aspects of the global aging phenomenon. Methods: The study utilized a mixed-method design. Initially, 300 older Turkish adults completed self-reported measures including the Gerotranscendence Scale (GS), Pro-environmental Behavior (PB), Environmental Identity Scale (EID), Biophilic Design Importance Level (BDI), and Inclusion of Nature in the Self Scale (INS). Subsequently, the second phase involved diary logs from 30 participants who volunteered during the initial phase. Results: Results indicated that a higher importance level placed on biophilic design was linked to a greater inclusion of nature in the self. Moreover, a stronger interest in nature correlated positively with the gerotranscendence experience. Conclusions: The results bring significant attention to biophilic design, especially its relevance in supporting sustainable environmental behaviors and positive aging. | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1177/19375867241271433 | |
dc.identifier.eissn | 2167-5112 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1937-5867 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/11693/116321 | |
dc.language.iso | English | |
dc.publisher | Sage Publications, Inc. | |
dc.relation.isversionof | https://doi.org/10.1177/19375867241271433 | |
dc.rights | CC BY 4.0 DEED (Attribution 4.0 International) | |
dc.rights.uri | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
dc.source.title | HERD | |
dc.subject | Sustainable behaviors | |
dc.subject | Biophilic design | |
dc.subject | Nature connectedness | |
dc.subject | Positive aging | |
dc.subject | Living environments | |
dc.title | Exploring the facilitators of the gerotranscendence theory: correlations among sustainable behaviors, biophilic design, and nature connectedness | |
dc.type | Article |
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