Abstract
This study explored the relationship with nature within the realm of career development. More specifically, it examined the relationship between nature relatedness, nature exposure, and quality of work-life among student affairs professionals. The participants identified as members of the American College and Personnel Association (n=275). A Pearson Product Moment Correlation Matrix (r) and a simple linear regression were used in this study. There were significant small correlations found between nature relatedness and quality of work-life variables such as home-work interface, job and career satisfaction, working conditions, and stress at work. Additionally, significant relationships were found between nature exposure and nature relatedness. Implications for student affairs professionals and career development are described and recommendations for future research are discussed.
Advisor
Jacqueline Lewis
Committee Member
Diane Coursol
Committee Member
Karin Lindstrom Bremer
Committee Member
John Seymour
Date of Degree
2020
Language
english
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Counseling and Student Personnel
College
Education
Recommended Citation
Hiivala, B. (2020). An examination of nature relatedness, nature exposure, and quality of work-life among student affairs professionals [Doctoral dissertation, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/1048
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