Alternative Method Test

In 3 minutes, see what drives a child’s connection with nature, from beauty to curiosity to hands on action and results. Get quick, clear insight that helps teachers and psychologists tailor activities without long interviews.

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32/100

Alternative Method (AM)

Measures the strength of ecological responsibility and awareness in a person’s attitude toward nature.

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0 – 39: Low | 40 – 69: Moderate | 70 – 100: High

A score of 32 falls in the Low range, suggesting ecological responsibility and awareness are currently expressed to a limited degree and may be situational.

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Elementary Teachers

41%OF USERS

Teachers use it to quickly see what motivates a child in nature-related tasks and adjust lessons and activities accordingly.

School Psychologists

34%OF USERS

Psychologists administer it to build a short motivation profile for planning support and developmental work with younger students.

Parents of Young Kids

25%OF USERS

Parents take it to understand whether their child is more drawn to beauty, curiosity, hands-on action, or practical benefit in nature.

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Alternative Methodology (AM)

Average

53.8

Normal range

38.4 — 69.2

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What does this measure?

It identifies the dominant motivation that guides a child’s interaction with natural objects. Results are grouped into four motives: aesthetic, cognitive, practical, and pragmatic.

Who is it intended for?

It is intended for children in early elementary school. It supports educational and developmental planning related to nature-based activities.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Typical completion time is about 3 minutes. The measure includes 12 items.

How are responses completed?

Each item presents several ways to interact with a natural object. The respondent selects the option that best matches the preferred approach.

How should results be used?

Results guide the selection of tasks and methods that match the child’s dominant motive. They are most useful as a brief screening aid rather than a standalone diagnosis.

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Alternative Method Test

ecology

This brief self-report measure is designed to help identify a child’s predominant motives for engaging with nature-related objects and activities. Alternative Method is intended for use with younger school-age children in educational or psychological settings.

The instrument includes 12 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Items ask the respondent to select preferred ways of interacting with natural objects, supporting interpretation across several motivational orientations (e.g., aesthetic interest, curiosity/understanding, practical application, and outcome-focused utility).

Alternative Method may be used to inform individualized instructional approaches or program planning by aligning activities with a child’s motivational profile. Authors: Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan.

Author: Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan

Literature: Clayton, S., & Myers, G. Conservation psychology: Understanding and promoting human care for nature. Wiley-Blackwell. 2009.; Schultz, P. W. Inclusion with nature: The psychology of human-nature relations. In P. Schmuck & W. P. Schultz (Eds.), Psychology of sustainable development. Springer. 2002.

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