Exploring the Interplay of Environmental Conservation within Spirituality and Multicultural Perspective

Exploring the Interplay of Environmental Conservation within Spirituality and Multicultural Perspective

Published in Environment, Development and Sustainability (Springer Nature)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-03319-5

Overview

This cross-sectional multinational study (N = 1,438 respondents across Nigeria and the United States) investigated the statistical relationship between spirituality and environmental responsibility. The research examined whether spiritual beliefs, values, and leadership significantly influence pro-environmental behaviors and conservation willingness.

Research Objectives

• Determine the association between spirituality and environmental responsibility.

• Evaluate the impact of spiritual leadership on conservation behaviors.

• Identify spirituality-related predictors of willingness to engage in global conservation efforts.

• Assess how faith-based messaging may strengthen sustainability campaigns.

Methodological Strength

• Cross-sectional descriptive research design.

• Validated instrument (Cronbach’s alpha ≥ 0.70).

• Ordinal Logistic Regression modeling.

• SPSS v21 statistical analysis.

• Multicultural dataset (Nigeria & USA).

Key Findings

• Over 70% affirmed a duty of care toward nature.

• More than 60% would take conservation more seriously if spiritual leaders actively taught it.

• Protecting the environment was widely regarded as a form of worship.

• Spiritual practices (prayer, meditation, fasting) significantly predicted conservation willingness.

• Spiritual leadership emerged as a behavioral catalyst for sustainability engagement.

Funding & Impact Efficiency

This project was fully sponsored by Koozakar Curiosity Lab (USA) and executed with a modest research investment of approximately $13,000, demonstrating high-impact sustainability research delivered through strategic and efficient funding deployment.

Strategic Significance

The findings position spirituality as a powerful behavioral bridge for climate advocacy and demonstrate the untapped potential of faith-based institutions in advancing global sustainability goals.

Fully Sponsored by Koozakar Curiosity Lab (USA)

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