Exploring the facilitators of the gerotranscendence theory: correlations among sustainable behaviors, biophilic design, and nature connectedness

buir.contributor.authorAfacan, Yasemin
buir.contributor.orcidAfacan, Yasemin|0000-0002-0148-5033
dc.citation.epage171
dc.citation.issueNumber4
dc.citation.spage150
dc.citation.volumeNumber17
dc.contributor.authorAfacan, Yasemin
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-17T11:57:02Z
dc.date.available2025-02-17T11:57:02Z
dc.date.issued2024-10-04
dc.departmentDepartment of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
dc.departmentAysel Sabuncu Brain Research Center (BAM)
dc.description.abstractThis 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.doi10.1177/19375867241271433
dc.identifier.eissn2167-5112
dc.identifier.issn1937-5867
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11693/116321
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherSage Publications, Inc.
dc.relation.isversionofhttps://doi.org/10.1177/19375867241271433
dc.rightsCC BY 4.0 DEED (Attribution 4.0 International)
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.source.titleHERD
dc.subjectSustainable behaviors
dc.subjectBiophilic design
dc.subjectNature connectedness
dc.subjectPositive aging
dc.subjectLiving environments
dc.titleExploring the facilitators of the gerotranscendence theory: correlations among sustainable behaviors, biophilic design, and nature connectedness
dc.typeArticle

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