Table 3.
Factor properties. Discourses were named based on the interpretation of the factors. The numerical columns give key statistics for each factor (var. = variance). Associated survey topics give a general view on the factor contents, based on the statement-to-statement correlation matrix. Statements with polarized loadings exemplify key content for each discourse; the standardized loading is given in brackets. Note that negative loadings under ML6 indicate respondent disagreement with the listed statements
| Factor | Discourse on nature | Initial eigenvalue | Sum of squared loadings | Proportion of overall var. accounted for | Relative amount of var. explained by the factors | Associated topics in the survey | Statements with polarized loadings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML1 | Wellbeing | 18.06 | 6.57 | 0.08 | 0.21 | Nature connectedness, positive impacts | Nature brings me joy (+ 0.73), nature invigorates me (+ 0.73), nature calms me down (+ 0.72) |
| ML4 | Natural habitats | 4.69 | 5.78 | 0.07 | 0.19 | Conservation value of different habitats | Baltic Sea coast (+ 0.66), mires (+ 0.65), rock outcrops and scree (+ 0.65) |
| ML6 | Ecoanxiety | 3.01 | 5.73 | 0.07 | 0.19 | Environmental concern, intrinsic value of nature | People are more important than nature (-0.54), I think environmental issues are exaggerated (-0.54), I want to see also human handprint in the landscape (-0.53) |
| ML3 | Pro-environ-mentalism | 2.11 | 5.33 | 0.06 | 0.17 | Pro-environmental habits, environmental concern | I'm willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products (+ 0.64), I'm ready to compensate the harm I do to nature (+ 0.64), I'm ready to reduce car driving for environmental reasons (+ 0.52), I have to change my consumption habits for nature's benefit (+ 0.52) |
| ML5 | Outdoor activity | 1.59 | 4.15 | 0.05 | 0.13 | Activities in nature, access to nature | I go into nature despite bad weather (+ 0.55), camping is the best part of my nature excursions (+ 0.51), going out to collect mushrooms and/or berries is important for me (+ 0.50), I like to go boating and/or paddling (+ 0.50) |
| ML2 | Enjoyment | 1.45 | 3.23 | 0.04 | 0.10 | Positive impacts, sensing nature | The best things in nature are sounds, smells, sensations, or tastes (+ 0.61), the best things in nature are colors, views, or sceneries (+ 0.56), I forget my worries and troubles when I'm in nature (+ 0.43) |