Dawn Brewer, Elizabeth Travis, Annie Koempel, Lindell Ormsbee, Kelly Pennell
{"title":"Community Forum Identifies Opportunities to Engage with Eastern Kentucky Community Leaders about Chronic Disease and Environmental Pollution.","authors":"Dawn Brewer, Elizabeth Travis, Annie Koempel, Lindell Ormsbee, Kelly Pennell","doi":"10.1080/1533015X.2019.1597660","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1533015X.2019.1597660","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The NIEHS-sponsored <i>Appalachian Health & Well-Being Community Forum</i> held in Eastern Kentucky brought various community members together to communicate and establish better coordination of efforts to improve health and address regional environmental issues. The two-hour forum discussion provided bi-directional feedback about the needs and interests of community members. Top concerns of community members included obesity and obesity-related diseases and environmental pollution. Healthful lifestyles were identified as part of the remedy to protect health from potential adverse health effects associated with environmental pollution. This study highlights opportunities to engage with Appalachian communities around topics related to health and environmental pollution.</p>","PeriodicalId":35034,"journal":{"name":"Applied Environmental Education and Communication","volume":"19 2","pages":"187-204"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7510481/pdf/nihms-1065192.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38517373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Developing place-based program objectives for a national parks environmental program through transformative research","authors":"J. G. Ferreira","doi":"10.1080/1533015x.2019.1698383","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1533015x.2019.1698383","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This paper reflects on the efficacy of the “kids-in-parks” program offered by various national parks in South Africa. Through transformative research, the objectives of the program are reviewed to facilitate future program assessment. Transformative research requires the use of mixed methods; qualitative input was gained from national park educators who assisted with the development of an open-ended questionnaire to gather data from teachers who participated in the program offered at three national parks. A total of 240 respondents provided feedback that was analyzed thematically and statistically, leading to the identification of new outcomes for the program.","PeriodicalId":35034,"journal":{"name":"Applied Environmental Education and Communication","volume":"08 1","pages":"66 - 76"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86021665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Visitor perceptions of the outcomes of personal interpretation in Alberta’s Provincial Parks","authors":"Katelynn J. Cook, G. Hvenegaard, E. Halpenny","doi":"10.1080/1533015x.2019.1693309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1533015x.2019.1693309","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Park managers use personal interpretation to achieve a variety of outcomes for park visitors and the natural environment. This project examines whether these outcomes are achieved, the factors influencing how the outcomes are achieved, and the overlap among these factors across the outcomes. Based on interviews with visitors in three Alberta provincial parks, respondents indicated clear positive changes in enjoyment and perceived learning, but provided less evidence towards changes in attitudes and behavioral intentions. Many factors overlapped across the outcomes. These results will help interpretation practitioners plan, deliver, and evaluate programs for achieving desired outcomes in an efficient manner.","PeriodicalId":35034,"journal":{"name":"Applied Environmental Education and Communication","volume":"9 18 1","pages":"49 - 65"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80541290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Jordan, A. Sorensen, R. Shwom, J. Robinson, Cindy Isenhour, Steven Gray, M. Nucci, Diane Ebert-May
{"title":"Using authentic science in climate change education","authors":"R. Jordan, A. Sorensen, R. Shwom, J. Robinson, Cindy Isenhour, Steven Gray, M. Nucci, Diane Ebert-May","doi":"10.1080/1533015X.2018.1431162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1533015X.2018.1431162","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In this article, we argue that engagement with authentic science is a means to mediate trust and motivation in those who are learning about climate change. To illustrate the argument, we provide a curricular example that focuses on authentic climate science data. We conclude with an example of how researchers from multiple disciplines can use model-based reasoning to collaboratively design educational experiences.","PeriodicalId":35034,"journal":{"name":"Applied Environmental Education and Communication","volume":"105 1","pages":"350 - 381"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80930226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. SÖKÜT AÇAR, Melis Inalpulat, Nilgun Ayman Oz, L. Genc, Hasan T. Arslan, Asli Bobek Bagran
{"title":"A journey to children's perceptions on forest fire through drawings in Canakkale Province, Turkey: Exploring the needs for alternative educative approaches","authors":"T. SÖKÜT AÇAR, Melis Inalpulat, Nilgun Ayman Oz, L. Genc, Hasan T. Arslan, Asli Bobek Bagran","doi":"10.1080/1533015X.2018.1468287","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1533015X.2018.1468287","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The study aimed to statistically analyze forest fire perceptions and cognitive deficits of children through drawings. Results showed that children's perceptions on forest fire were under desirable levels. Also, perception levels were significantly impacted by gender and grade level, whereas impact of school type was not significant. Since children's imaginations are found to be limited and most of forest fires are known to arise from human-induced activities, applied approaches are suggested to enlarge their vision on nature and forest fire with the purpose of raising more responsible, aware, and environmentally-conscious children, as a contributor to prevention of future forest fires.","PeriodicalId":35034,"journal":{"name":"Applied Environmental Education and Communication","volume":"417 1","pages":"285 - 299"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1533015X.2018.1468287","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72513178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Interpretive Theme Writer’s Field Guide","authors":"B. A. Day","doi":"10.1080/1533015x.2019.1658555","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1533015x.2019.1658555","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35034,"journal":{"name":"Applied Environmental Education and Communication","volume":"1 1","pages":"384 - 385"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89256184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rachel Carson Awards 2019: Remembering and learning from Rachel Carson","authors":"J. Valenti","doi":"10.1080/1533015X.2019.1655858","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1533015X.2019.1655858","url":null,"abstract":"In 1962, a very brave and determined woman scientist wrote the book, first serialized in the New Yorker magazine, that triggered a global environmental movement. Silent Spring gored the chemical industry bringing threats of lawsuits to Carson and became a best seller. Carson, who died of cancer just two years later, is acknowledged worldwide for warning the world of pesticide dangers. Her earlier books Under the Sea-Wind, The Sea Around Us, and The Edge of the Sea, as much poetry as deep environmental awareness, also gained new readers. Her work introduced many to the word “ecology.” To honor – and to remind us of – the importance of communicating science that impacts our daily natural environment, the Society of Environmental Journalists initiated an annual Rachel Carson Book Award in 2008. AEEC has regularly reported on the winning books. This year’s winners are especially strong and deserve attention. I was interested in how available the 2018 entries were and indeed what attention had been paid to them. I was pleased to find the three honorary mention titles on display at a local Barnes and Noble Bookstore, but wondered why there was no sign of the winning book, The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy by Anna Clark, a noted journalist. The winning book, described by the jurors as a “superior act of journalism,” tells the story, still in the news, of an unnatural environmental disaster in Flint, Michigan and warns that lead poisoning is a threat nationwide. Fighting back against toxins, which often show up first in “redlined” lowincome neighborhoods as in Flint, requires a community effort and serious media coverage. Clark details this one city’s fight, but makes it clear that chemicals continue to be a topic of urgent concern in all communities. Just as Rachel Carson foretold, we need to demand attention to our health and safety. This book is not relevant to only one city. The Poisoned City belongs on bookshelves everywhere. SEJ noted that the award submissions this year were especially strong. Determining only one winner was a challenge. Fortunately, the award allows for honorary mentions. These three – the ones I found easily on","PeriodicalId":35034,"journal":{"name":"Applied Environmental Education and Communication","volume":"17 1","pages":"382 - 383"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87266984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ghulam Mustafa, I. A. Latif, M. Bashir, M. Shamsudin, W. Daud
{"title":"Determinants of farmers' awareness of climate change","authors":"Ghulam Mustafa, I. A. Latif, M. Bashir, M. Shamsudin, W. Daud","doi":"10.1080/1533015X.2018.1454358","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1533015X.2018.1454358","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Studies have found that farmers' awareness of climatic variations is the preliminary step for adaptation and mitigation in agriculture. Thus, the main aim of this article is to investigate the determinants of farmers' awareness of climate change. A multistage random sampling technique was used to collect primary data from Central and Southern Punjab, Pakistan through a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to indicate the farmers' awareness level of climate change, whereas the binary logit model was applied to determine the factors affecting the farmers' level of awareness. The results showed that farmers were aware of prevailing temperature and rainfall patterns, but there is still a considerable potential for public perception to be shaped by relevant stakeholders. Further, it was found that farmers' level of awareness is determined by the environmental communication network, such as socioeconomic, institutional, and geographic factors.","PeriodicalId":35034,"journal":{"name":"Applied Environmental Education and Communication","volume":"1 1","pages":"219 - 233"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82945257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Jacobson, Nia A. Morales, Beida Chen, Rebecca Soodeen, M. Moulton, Eakta Jain
{"title":"Love or Loss: Effective message framing to promote environmental conservation","authors":"S. Jacobson, Nia A. Morales, Beida Chen, Rebecca Soodeen, M. Moulton, Eakta Jain","doi":"10.1080/1533015X.2018.1456380","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1533015X.2018.1456380","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Understanding the influence of message framing is critical to promote public support for environmental conservation. We tested six brief, online videos about biodiversity conservation with positive (love and benefits) versus negative (loss and warning) messages with 524 participants. The respondents were willing to donate more money and time to organizations associated with positively framed videos. Contrary to the other studies, neither the gender nor level of audience involvement in environmental issues influenced response to positive or negative messaging. Findings highlight the use of positive messaging in digital media campaigns and encourage environmental practitioners to refine and test their messages with specific audiences.","PeriodicalId":35034,"journal":{"name":"Applied Environmental Education and Communication","volume":"27 1","pages":"252 - 265"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82969696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}