Article
Environmental Sciences
Jason S. Bergtold, Marcellus M. Caldas, Steven M. Ramsey, Matthew R. Sanderson, Gabriel Granco, Martha E. Mather
Summary: Science plays a complex role in guiding conservation and sustainability decision-making, and not all science-based initiatives receive public support. Decisions are often based on perceptions and experiences of individuals, which may not align with scientific evidence. Values, beliefs, and perceptions associated with nature are critical in shaping individuals' views on biodiversity conservation and sustainability. This study examines the gap between experts and the public in western Kansas on the state of water and land resources, wildlife and habitats, and aquatic biodiversity. It also investigates how values and beliefs influence environmental perceptions for farmers and non-farmers.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Manjul Gupta, Denis Dennehy, Carlos M. Parra, Matti Mantymaki, Yogesh K. Dwivedi
Summary: Fake news has caused polarization in society, with individuals' political beliefs and cultural values influencing the believability of fake news. Conservative individuals and collectivists are more prone to believing fake news. Control variables such as age, gender, and internet usage also have an impact on individuals' trust in fake news.
INFORMATION & MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Economics
Jorge H. Garcia, Jiegen Wei
Summary: The literature suggests that social sanctions can promote high levels of obedience to costly norms, but the Bayesian model shows that imperfect information leads to lower expected social sanctions when obedience is more common. This study also distinguishes between social and moral norms, both of which may rely on others' behavior rather than observability.
RESOURCE AND ENERGY ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tyler P. Jacobs, Lauren L. Gottschalk, Mitchell Dandignac, Allen R. McConnell
Summary: The research demonstrates that framing a recycling pledge as benefitting nature and sponsored by a social ingroup can promote more progressive environmental beliefs. In the second study, individuals in this condition also wrote more persuasive letters supporting pro-environmental legislation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Donatella Cialdea, Sandro Privitera
Summary: This study investigates the implementation of the European Landscape Convention and its relationship with general and local planning tools, with a focus on Sicily region. It analyzes regional strategies and fragile territories merging culture and nature, proposing a comparison methodology within protected areas in urban contexts. A system and database were created within a geographic information system for comparing environmental requirements and development strategies.
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Saeid Nosrati, Seongseop (Sam) Kim, Janet Leung
Summary: This study investigates how individual values influence pro-environmental behavior within the context of cultural impact. Using the value-attitude-behavior model and social cognitive theory, the study finds that perceived hedonic and utilitarian values have a positive impact on pro-environmental behavior through the mediating role of supportive attitude toward tourism. Furthermore, there is an interaction effect of perceived hedonic and utilitarian values on supportive attitude toward tourism, with the three-way interaction effect of cultural values. This study highlights the significant impact of cultural values on the relationship between individual values and sustainability, making important contributions to the hospitality industry.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Uta Schirpke, Brenda Maria Zoderer, Ulrike Tappeiner, Erich Tasser
Summary: This study analyzed the changes in aesthetic landscape values in the European Alps between 1950 and 2010, revealing that higher elevated areas had higher aesthetic values while lower elevations were more affected by changes in agricultural activities, leading to decreased aesthetic values.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Hana Vavrouchova, Petra Fukalova, Hana Svobodova, Jan Oulehla, Pavla Pokorna
Summary: Based on the obtained records, it was concluded that the individual groups of respondents did not differ significantly in terms of the typology of the valuable and problematic locations, and the selection of location types was similar across all groups. Lower-secondary-school students tended to identify cultural values associated with everyday activities, with descriptions containing emotional overtones. University students preferred natural values associated with formal values based on general consensus or conflicts associated with society-wide impacts.
Article
Forestry
Arne Arnberger, Paul H. Gobster, Ingrid E. Schneider, Kristin M. Floress, Anna L. Haines, Renate Eder
Summary: This study examined the acceptability of different silvicultural treatments for restoring pine barrens. The results showed that the acceptability ratings generally declined as the treatments became more intensive and created greater openness on the landscape. Information recipients found selective openings and fire treatments more acceptable. The findings have implications for designing and communicating the purpose and value of restoration treatments to stakeholder groups.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mark Suchyta
Summary: This study examines the relationship between environmental values and Americans' beliefs about farm animal well-being, highlighting the importance of measuring beliefs on large industrial and small family farms separately. Findings show that Americans perceive farm animal well-being on large industrial farms to be significantly worse than on small family farms, with environmental values playing a crucial role in shaping these beliefs. Multiple regression analysis indicates direct and indirect effects of values on beliefs, suggesting avenues for further research on this topic.
AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN VALUES
(2021)
Article
Economics
David Bidwell
Summary: Decision makers often worry about the potential impacts of offshore wind development on coastal tourism, but little research has studied tourists' attitudes towards an offshore wind project over time. This study used an intercept survey to collect viewpoints of visitors to Block Island, USA, before, during, and after the construction of a nearshore, five-turbine development. The results show that tourists' acceptance of the project increased over time, and there was a positive correlation between acceptance and having seen the construction activities or the completed project. Regression and path analyses support the values-beliefs-norms theory, with underlying values and beliefs explaining a significant portion of tourists' acceptance.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Erich Tasser, Alexandros Lavdas, Uta Schirpke
Summary: Clouds in landscape photographs can have an impact on people's preferences. The color contrast between clouds and the blue sky may attract attention. Therefore, landscape preference studies should consider not only the cloudiness of the sky, but also control the proportion of sky in different pictures to obtain comparable results.
Article
Plant Sciences
Kuan Su, Camilo Ordonez, Kristen Regier, Tenley M. Conway
Summary: Cities around the world are diverse and people's perceptions of urban forests vary according to their diverse identities and urban contexts. This study examines the values and beliefs associated with urban trees by diverse people living in different municipal types. The results show that people's value orientations and beliefs about urban forests differ based on their context and identities. The study highlights the importance of recognizing and incorporating these diverse perceptions into urban forestry management and governance processes.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Hung Vu Nguyen, Long Thanh Do, Mai Thi Thu Le
Summary: This study examines the role of external factors in the relationship between environmental values and pro-environmental behaviors. The findings suggest that exposure to environmental problem-related information does not effectively activate pro-environmental consumption behaviors among people with biospheric-altruistic values. Additionally, exposure to information about pro-environmental actions seems to discourage such behaviors among biospheric-altruistic individuals and those who value authority and influential power, but it encourages them among those who value economic benefits.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Social
Quinn Hirschi, Timothy D. Wilson, Daniel T. Gilbert
Summary: People incorrectly believe that speaking less than half the time in a conversation with a stranger would make them more likable, and they think their speaking time should depend on their goals. However, observers form global impressions instead.
PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrea Rawluk, Rebecca M. Ford, Laura Little, Sanchia Draper, Kathryn J. H. Williams
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alison Farrar, Dave Kendal, Kathryn J. H. Williams, Ben J. Zeeman
Review
Plant Sciences
Nicholas S. G. Williams, Rachael S. Bathgate, Claire Farrell, Kate E. Lee, Chris Szota, Judy Bush, Katherine A. Johnson, Rebecca E. Miller, Andrea Pianella, Leisa D. Sargent, Julia Schiller, Kathryn J. H. Williams, John P. Rayner
Summary: Significant progress has been made in Australian green roof research, focusing on developing green roofs for local conditions, quantifying their benefits, and exploring suitable plant varieties. Research has shown advances in areas such as plant selection, hydrological characteristics, water retention capacity, and environmental impact of green roofs.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2021)
Article
Development Studies
Andrea Rawluk, Rebecca M. Ford, Kathryn J. H. Williams
Summary: It is essential to consider the views of diverse public in bushfire policy, planning, and management, but those who typically do not participate in social research and government activities are often under-represented. A mixed research design was used to study a variety of views on bushfire. Participants' values are focused on people, pets, and special things, and they generally view bushfire as an area reserved for experts.
SOCIETY & NATURAL RESOURCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rebecca M. Ford, Andrea Rawluk, Kathryn J. H. Williams
Summary: This passage discusses the challenges of integrating biophysical and social knowledge in environmental decision-making. It identifies two different knowledge integration processes and emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary value analysis in designing decision support systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kathryn J. H. Williams, Rebecca M. Ford, Andrea Rawluk
Summary: The study highlights the importance of practice change in incorporating diverse values in environmental planning. Findings suggest that practices need to be adapted differently based on the type of values involved, and collaboration among agencies and alignment between policy and planning guidance are key factors in enabling change.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Rose Macaulay, Kate Lee, Katherine Johnson, Kathryn Williams
Summary: Research suggests that heightened individual engagement in nature can improve psychological benefits. This article explores how engagement in nature supports psychological restoration and connection with nature through the framework of mindfulness, identifying perceptual sensitivity, decentering, and nonreactivity as key mechanisms.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rose Macaulay, Kate Lee, Katherine Johnson, Kathryn Williams
Summary: This study aims to explore how mindfulness and mind-wandering, as distinct forms of cognitive engagement, support the psychological benefits of urban nature experiences. Through interviews with 20 individuals, five common forms of engagement during urban nature experiences were identified. The study also found associations between forms of engagement, environmental attributes, and psychological outcomes.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Katherine A. Johnson, Annabelle Pontvianne, Vi Ly, Rui Jin, Jonathan Haris Januar, Keitaro Machida, Leisa D. Sargent, Kate E. Lee, Nicholas S. G. Williams, Kathryn J. H. Williams
Summary: The Attention Restoration Theory suggests that exposure to natural environments can help restore attention. This study investigates the effects of natural environments on attention performance through modulation of alertness and connection to nature. The results show that viewing natural images is perceived as more restorative than urban images, and the level of connectedness to nature moderates the relationship between viewing natural images and perceived restorativeness. However, the image viewed is not associated with changes in alertness or sustained attention performance. The results suggest that restoration associated with nature exposure is not linked to changes in alertness but is related to one's connection with nature.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Rose Macaulay, Katherine Johnson, Kate Lee, Kathryn Williams
Summary: This study compared different forms of engagement with nature and found that mindful engagement had an indirect effect on psychological outcomes, while the mind wandering group reported lower negative affect. The unguided control group had the best attention restoration. These findings provide insights for designing and applying engagement interventions in nature.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Urban Studies
Kate E. Lee, Leisa D. Sargent, Kathryn J. H. Williams, Gail Hall, Nicholas S. G. Williams
Summary: The challenges posed by climate change, urban densification, and pandemic-related factors have led to an increased interest in increasing greenery in cities. While green roofs, walls, and facades (GRWF) have been widely implemented in many space-constrained northern hemisphere cities, their growth in Australia has been slower. To accelerate the adoption of GRWF in Australia, researchers conducted appreciative inquiry summits in Sydney and Melbourne. The study highlighted the importance of collaborative learning and identified key factors such as government-led research partnerships, policy and incentives, and cross-sector collaboration in promoting sector growth.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Christopher Michael McCormack, Jennifer K. Martin, Kathryn J. H. Williams
Summary: Researchers emphasize the potential of visual storytelling in conveying environmental messages to the public, but an effective model for achieving environmental outcomes like human-nature connection and pro-environmental behavior is yet to be developed. Narrative has been shown as an effective way to change beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, demonstrated across various disciplines and understood within the theoretical framework of narrative persuasion.
Article
Ecology
Kathryn J. H. Williams, Rebecca M. Ford, Andrea Rawluk
ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Studies
Anna J. P. Sanders, Rebecca M. Ford, Rodney J. Keenan, Anne M. Larson
