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Attitudes Toward the Natural Environment Self-Assessment

Attitudes Toward the Natural Environment Self-Assessment Test

In 5 minutes, it clarifies how a student connects with nature and notices environmental issues. Quick, practical insights support meaningful talks and guide next steps in education or counseling.

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October 2, 2025

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35/50

Attitudes Toward Nature (ATN)

Measures how actively and consciously a student attends to, values, and engages with the surrounding natural environment.

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0 – 16: Low engagement | 17 – 33: Moderate engagement | 34 – 50: High engagement

A score of 35 falls in the High engagement range, suggesting strong interest in nature and frequent attention to natural phenomena and their relevance to everyday behavior.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Teachers and school psychologists

41%OF USERS

They use it with classes or individual students to quickly gauge ecological sensitivity and plan follow-up discussions or activities.

Students curious about nature

34%OF USERS

They take it to reflect on how they feel about the natural world and whether they hold steady environmental values.

Eco-club and project groups

25%OF USERS

They use it as a starting point to talk about shared attitudes toward the environment before planning campaigns or school projects.

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Attitude Toward Nature (ATN)

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16.4

Normal range

7.8 — 25

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens attitudes, values, and awareness related to the natural environment. It provides a brief profile of perceived connection to nature and ecological sensitivity.

Who is the questionnaire intended for?

It is designed for use with students, including adolescents, in educational or psychological settings. It may be used in group or individual administration.

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

Estimated completion time is about five minutes. The questionnaire includes 25 items.

How should responses be completed?

Select the response that best matches the first, most accurate impression. Provide one response per item and avoid extended deliberation.

How should results be interpreted?

Results are intended as a starting point for reflection and discussion rather than as a definitive diagnosis. Interpretation should consider context and be combined with other information when needed.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Self-Assessment of Attitudes Toward the Surrounding Nature Test

Attitudes Toward the Natural Environment Self-Assessment Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This self-report measure is designed to characterize an individual’s attitudes and perceived connection to the natural environment. The Attitudes Toward the Natural Environment Self-Assessment provides a brief, structured set of prompts intended to support reflection on environmental values, concern, and personal orientation toward nature.

It consists of 25 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Responses may be used to inform clinical, educational, or programmatic discussions about environmental attitudes, recognizing that results reflect self-perception and are best interpreted in context with other relevant information.

The Attitudes Toward the Natural Environment Self-Assessment is attributed to R. E. Dunlap and P. C. Stern.

Author: P. C. Stern, R. E. Dunlap

Literature: Dunlap, R. E., Van Liere, K. D., Mertig, A. G., & Jones, R. E. Measuring endorsement of the new ecological paradigm: A revised NEP scale. Journal of Social Issues. 2000.

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