Table 1 Dimensions of variables.
Variable | Observed Variable | |
|---|---|---|
Environmental concern | Balance of nature | D1 Human destruction of nature usually leads to catastrophic consequences |
Ecological crisis | D2 Humans are currently abusing and destroying the environment | |
Anthropocentrism | D3 Animals and plants have the same right to live as humans | |
Human exceptionalism | D4 Humans must obey the laws of nature | |
Limits to growth | D5 The Earth’s resources (such as water) and space are limited | |
Institution-based trust | Legitimacy | C1 Do you think there is anything unreasonable about government policies? |
C2 Do you think government policies are in our interest? | ||
Effectiveness | C3 What do you think of the overall implementation of government policies? | |
C4 Do you agree that the vast majority of government workers can effectively implement government policies? | ||
Community attachment | Community satisfaction | B1 How is your overall satisfaction with the community where you live? |
Emotional attachment | B2 If for some reason you have to move away from this community, will you feel sorry when you leave? | |
Interpersonal relationships | B3 How are your relationships with others in the community? | |
Degree of community participation | B4 Do you regularly participate in activities organized in your community? | |
Length of residence | B5 You have resided in your community for ( ) years | |
Control variable | Gender | E1 Your gender is ( ) |
Age | E2 Your age is ( ) | |
Educational level | E3 Your educational level is ( ) | |
Annual household income | E4 Your annual household income in 2018 is about ( ) | |
Occupation | E5 Your occupation is ( ) | |
