The relationship between self-sufficiency, self-respect and psychological well being situation of taken part in positive contribution projects on nature: Example of afforestation projects

This study was performed so as to examine the self-sufficiency, self-respect and psychological well being situation of individuals who taken part in and don't take part in positive contribution projects on nature, and to determine which variables that affect the levels of self-sufficiency, self-respect and psychological well being situation of individuals, and to determine whether there is a relationship between self-sufficiency, self-respect and psychological well being situaiton. 200 adult individuals who took part in and didn't take part in the afforestation projects, which were previously positive contributions to nature in the city center of Istanbul were included in the study. "Sociodemographic Information Form" containing various demographic information for individuals, "General Self-Sufficiency Scale" for measure the self-sufficiency levels of individuals, "Rosenberg Self-Respect Scale" for measure the self-respect level of individuals and ''Psychological Well Being Scale" for measure the psychological well being situation of individuals was used as a data collection tool. According to the findings of the study, it was determined that there is a positive level and meaningful relationship between participation in positive contribution projects of individuals on nature and their self-sufficiency, self-respect and psychological well being levels.There is a positive and high level meaningful relationship between self-sufficiency, self-respect and psychological well being scores. As a result of the study, it is seen that the self-sufficiency, self-respect and psychological well being levels of individuals are affected by the demographic characteristics compared to the individuals who taken part in or don't take part in positive contribution projects on nature. Keywords: Nature, Contribution to Nature, self-sufficiency, self-respect, psychological well being