College of Human Kinetics

University of the Philippines - Diliman

Good Day!

I am Alexander Silvestre, a graduating student from the University of the Philippines – Diliman, currently
taking up Bachelor in Sports Science at the College of Human Kinetics. I am currently writing my thesis as “An
Investigation of the Relationship between Nature Relatedness and the Motivations behind Participation in Skin
Diving” under Alberto Dimarucut. The study aims to investigate whether there is a significant relationship between
the Nature Relatedness of recreational skin divers and their motivations behind participation in the sport. As such,
your insights will be a great contribution towards the accomplishment of this research.

Consent for Participation in Research

I volunteer to participate in a research project conducted by Alexander Silvestre from the College of Human
Kinetics. I understand that the project is designed to gather information regarding the nature relatedness and
motivations behind participation in skin diving of the research participants. I will be one of several participants
answering this research questionnaire.

1. My participation in this research is voluntary and I may withdraw at any time without penalty.

2. I understand that the researcher will not identify me by name in any reports using information obtained
from this interview, and that my confidentiality as a participant in this study will remain secure. Subsequent
uses of records and data will be subject to standard data use policies which protect the anonymity of
individuals and institutions.

3. I have read and understood the explanation provided to me. I have had all my questions answered to my
satisfaction, and I voluntarily agree to participate in this study.

4. I have been given a copy of this consent form.

If I have any questions or concerns, I will be able to contact the researcher via the contact information below.

____________________________ ____________________________
Signature over Printed Name Alberto Dimarucut
Thesis Adviser

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Alexander Silvestre
Researcher
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aasilvestre1507@gmail.com
 NATURE RELATEDNESS SCALE (Nisbet, Zelenski, & Murphy, 2009)
Instructions: For each of the following, please rate the extent to which you agree with each statement,
using the scale from 1 to 5 as shown below. Please respond as you really feel, rather than how you think
“most people” feel.
1 2
Disagree Disagree a little
strongly
____ 1. I enjoy being outdoors, even in
unpleasant weather.
____ 2. Some species are just meant to die
out or become extinct.
____ 3. Humans have the right to use
natural resources any way we want.
____ 4. My ideal vacation spot would be a
remote, wilderness area.
____ 5. I always think about how my
actions affect the environment.
____ 6. I enjoy digging in the earth and
getting dirt on my hands.
____ 7. My connection to nature and the
environment is a part of my
spirituality.
____ 8. I am very aware of environmental
issues.
____ 9. I take notice of wildlife wherever I
am.
____ 10. I don’t often go out in nature.
____ 11. Nothing I do will change problems
in other places on the planet.
____ 12. I am not separate from nature,
but a part of nature.
____ 13. The thought of being deep in
the woods, away from civilization,
is frightening.
3 4 5
Neither Agree or Agree a little Agree
disagree strongly
____ 14. My feelings about nature do not
affect how I live my life.
____ 15. Animals, birds and plants
should have fewer rights than
humans.
____ 16. Even in the middle of the city, I
notice nature around me.
____ 17. My relationship to nature is an
important part of who I am.
____ 18. Conservation is unnecessary
because nature is strong enough
to recover from any human
impact.
____ 19. The state of non-human species
is an indicator of the future for
humans.
____ 20. I think a lot about the suffering
of animals.
____ 21. I feel very connected to all living
things and the earth.

Nisbet, E. K. L., Zelenski, J. M., & Murphy, S. A. (2009). The Nature Relatedness Scale: Linking individuals’ connection with
nature to environmental concern and behaviour. Environment and Behavior, 41, 715-740.
 THE SPORT MOTIVATION SCALE (Pelletier, Fortier, Vallerand, Brière, Tuson, & Blais, 1995)
Instructions: Using the scale below, please indicate to what extent each of the following items
corresponds to one of the reasons for which you are presently practicing your sport.

Does not
correspond at Corresponds a Corresponds Corresponds a Corresponds
all little moderately lot exactly
_____________________________________________________________________________________
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

WHY DO YOU PRACTICE YOUR SPORT?

1. For the pleasure I feel in living exciting experiences. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2. For the pleasure it gives me to know more about the sport that I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
practice.
3. I used to have good reasons for doing sport, but now I am asking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
myself if I should continue doing it.
4. For the pleasure of discovering new training techniques. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5. I don't know anymore; I have the impression of being incapable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
of succeeding in this sport.
6. Because it allows me to be well regarded by people that I know. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7. Because, in my opinion, it is one of the best ways to meet people. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8. Because I feel a lot of personal satisfaction while mastering 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
certain difficult training techniques.
9. Because it is absolutely necessary to do sports if one wants to be 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
in shape.
10. For the prestige of being an athlete. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
11. Because it is one of the best ways I have chosen to develop 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
other aspects of myself.
12. For the pleasure I feel while improving some of my weak 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
points.
13. For the excitement I feel when I am really involved in the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
activity.
14. Because I must do sports to feel good myself. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Pelletier, L. G., Fortier, M. S., Vallerand, R. J., Tuson, K. M., Brière, N. M., & Blais, M. R. (1995). Toward a new measure of
intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and amotivation in sports: The Sport Motivation Scale (SMS). Journal of Sport
& Exercise Psychology, 17, 35-53.
15. For the satisfaction I experience while I am perfecting my 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
abilities.
16. Because people around me think it is important to be in shape. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
17. Because it is a good way to learn lots of things which could be 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
useful to me in other areas of my life.
18. For the intense emotions I feel doing a sport that I like. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
19. It is not clear to me anymore; I don't really think my place is in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
sport.
20. For the pleasure that I feel while executing certain difficult 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
movements.
21. Because I would feel bad if I was not taking time to do it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
22. To show others how good I am good at my sport. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
23. For the pleasure that I feel while learning training techniques 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
that I have never tried before.
24. Because it is one of the best ways to maintain good 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
relationships with my friends.
25. Because I like the feeling of being totally immersed in the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
activity.
26. Because I must do sports regularly. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
27. For the pleasure of discovering new performance strategies. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
28. I often ask myself; I can't seem to achieve the goals that I set for 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
myself.

Pelletier, L. G., Fortier, M. S., Vallerand, R. J., Tuson, K. M., Brière, N. M., & Blais, M. R. (1995). Toward a new measure of
intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and amotivation in sports: The Sport Motivation Scale (SMS). Journal of Sport
& Exercise Psychology, 17, 35-53.