Attitudes and Behaviors of Neopagans Toward Nature
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15685802 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yvonne Hengst-Ehrhart (0000-0002-5283-7692, University of Freiburg, corresponding author), Ulrich Schraml (University of Freiburg) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 255-264 |
| Publication date | 2013-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Ecopsychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1942-9347 • E-ISSN: 1942-9347 |
| Publisher | Mary Ann Liebert, Inc (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1089/eco.2013.0040 |
| OpenAlex | W1414084198 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 23 |
Neopaganism in Central and Northern Europe is a small religious movement that has continuously grown over the last few centuries. It emphasizes the veneration of nature, especially of the forest. Ancient cultures serve as examples for respectful attitudes toward nature, providing guidance for Neopagans in search of their own roots. In this article, we present the results of an online survey conducted with 101 Neopagans between January and February 2011. Based on the sensemaking approach, we aim to clarify attitudes and resulting behaviors of Neopagans toward nature in general and the forest and trees in particular. The results indicate particular uses of nature as well as its spiritually and ideologically motivated veneration. Consequently, the mystification of nature combined with a biocentric worldview implies entirely new rules in dealing with nature, especially with trees. This movement provides answers to the current social longing for life in touch with nature by attempting to revive ancient practices and beliefs. Furthermore, the Neopagan movement also tries to separate from society by placing humankind on an equal level with nature and criticizing society for the domination of nature
Aesthetics · Archaeology · Environmental ethics · Epistemology · Ideology · Movement (music · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Sensemaking · Sociology · Veneration · Animal and Plant Science Education · Environmental Philosophy and Ethics · History · Law · Philosophy · Psychology · Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices · Social Psychology
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Forests
The Social Processes of Organizational Sensemaking
Restoration and stress relief through physical activities in forests and parks
Connection to Nature
Social Structural and Social Psychological Bases of Environmental Concern
Texte verstehen. Konzepte, Methoden, Werkzeuge
Von Menschen und Bäumen. Die Deutschen und ihr Wald
Humans, Nature and God
Contemporary Right-Wing Radicalism in Europe
How past becomes prologue
Sons of Northern Darkness”
Religion and Spirituality
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |