Traditional herders’ perception of job satisfaction and integration into society: Another obstacle to the survival of pastoralism?

IF 5.8 2区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL

Ambio Pub Date : 2024-10-29 DOI:10.1007/s13280-024-02084-7

F. Javier Pérez-Barbería, Mark J. Brewer, Iain J. Gordon

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Abstract

Pastoralism is gaining in recognition for its provision of a broad range of ecosystem services. However, in Western countries, especially in Europe, it has been in decline for decades and its future is uncertain. Professional satisfaction, social appreciation and community integration are key factors for the sustainability of any activity. Using information from 167 traditional Spanish herders, we assessed their perceived degree of satisfaction with their profession and the reasons behind their perceptions. Herders were extremely satisfied with their profession, but they perceived medium and low levels of appreciation by the rural and urban sectors of society, respectively. Herders had negative feelings about the sustainability of their profession, as they felt more appreciated by society in the past than they do today, half of them did not want their offspring to make a living as herders. Improving communication between herders and society could help to enhance herders’ appreciation of their profession.

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传统牧民对工作满意度和融入社会的看法：牧业生存的另一个障碍？

畜牧业因其提供广泛的生态系统服务而日益得到认可。然而，在西方国家，尤其是欧洲，几十年来，牧业一直在衰退，前途未卜。职业满意度、社会赞赏和社区融合是任何活动可持续发展的关键因素。我们利用 167 位西班牙传统牧民提供的信息，评估了他们对自己职业的满意度及其背后的原因。牧民对自己的职业非常满意，但他们认为农村和城市社会对他们的赞赏程度分别为中等和较低。牧民对其职业的可持续性有负面看法，因为他们认为过去的社会比现在更欣赏他们，其中一半人不希望自己的后代以放牧为生。改善牧民与社会之间的沟通有助于提高牧民对其职业的评价。

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Ambio 环境科学-工程：环境

CiteScore

14.30

自引率

3.10%

发文量

123

审稿时长

6 months

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