J. Ayivor, E. Lawson, F. Ohemeng, Y. Ntiamoa-Baidu
{"title":"Conservation perspectives and perception of bats as reservoirs of zoonotic diseases in Ghana","authors":"J. Ayivor, E. Lawson, F. Ohemeng, Y. Ntiamoa-Baidu","doi":"10.1080/10871209.2022.2120650","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10871209.2022.2120650","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Bats perform various ecological and socio-economic functions but are also associated with the transmission of zoonotic diseases. This study investigated how awareness of bats as vectors of diseases has influenced their conservation in Ghana. Data were drawn from focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and questionnaire administration from five selected Ghanaian communities. The results showed that the level of awareness of bats as vectors of zoonotic diseases was high among the respondents but this did not change people’s attitudes toward bats and what they used the bats for. Another important finding was that unsustainable harvests of bats for food and other uses was just as much a conservation threat as associating bats with zoonoses. Because of how vulnerable bats are, findings from this study suggest that the Ghana Forestry Commission should strengthen legislation against the hunting of bats, commercialization of bat bushmeat, and destruction of bats’ habitats.","PeriodicalId":56068,"journal":{"name":"Human Dimensions of Wildlife","volume":"28 1","pages":"516 - 530"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47856367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Do student teachers’ wildlife value orientations impact how they judge management actions of carnivore species from different habitat status groups?","authors":"Martin Remmele, Till Bruckermann","doi":"10.1080/10871209.2022.2101721","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10871209.2022.2101721","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Lethal management of carnivore species in Germany differs according to the species habitat status (i.e., for new arrivals, long-established, or re-colonizing species). Management actions are not always accepted by the public. Since prospective teachers are future multipliers of public acceptance of lethal management, and teaching is influenced by ones’ value orientations, we investigated student teachers’ (N = 95) decisions on lethal management of carnivore species of different habitat status groups in relation to their wildlife value orientations (WVOs). Our results show that student teachers’ WVOs are more strongly associated with certain management actions for new arrivals and re-colonizing species than for long-established species. In those cases, their WVOs are more likely to affect teaching of decision-making in the context of management actions. Thus, teacher education should support student teachers in reflecting their value orientations for teaching local biodiversity protection.","PeriodicalId":56068,"journal":{"name":"Human Dimensions of Wildlife","volume":"28 1","pages":"490 - 498"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44242117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaodi Yan, M. Lapinski, Meredith L. Gore, L. Neuberger, Katelyn A Grayson-Sneed
{"title":"Understanding shark-related cognitive vulnerability and its role in shark diving: implications for conservation","authors":"Xiaodi Yan, M. Lapinski, Meredith L. Gore, L. Neuberger, Katelyn A Grayson-Sneed","doi":"10.1080/10871209.2022.2101720","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10871209.2022.2101720","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Negative perceptions and vulnerable feelings about sharks have been one of the greatest barriers to effective shark conservation efforts. This study used a self-report survey of young adults in a coastal state (N = 616) to examine how shark-related risk perceptions (severity and susceptibility) and sensation-seeking tendency influence cognitive vulnerability to sharks and its affective, cognitive, and behavioral outcomes. Results of a path analysis showed that perceived susceptibility was positively associated with cognitive vulnerability to sharks, which in turn was negatively related to behavioral intention to shark dive. Perceived severity was associated with higher levels of fear, less favorable attitudes toward shark diving, and had a negative indirect effect on behavioral intention through attitude. Sensation-seeking had both a direct and an indirect effect through attitude on behavioral intention to shark diving. Theoretical and practical implications of findings in human-wildlife interactions are described.","PeriodicalId":56068,"journal":{"name":"Human Dimensions of Wildlife","volume":"28 1","pages":"499 - 515"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44093622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Sinclair, C. Stephen, E. J. Parmley, A. Jones-Bitton, Z. Poljak, C. Jardine
{"title":"Using communication networks to assess the level of sharing of wildlife health data and information among wildlife professionals in Ontario, Canada","authors":"D. Sinclair, C. Stephen, E. J. Parmley, A. Jones-Bitton, Z. Poljak, C. Jardine","doi":"10.1080/10871209.2022.2090031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10871209.2022.2090031","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT There is a need for wildlife professionals to work together to more effectively protect wildlife health; however, collaboration between people of different professions and institutions can be challenging. Our objective was to examine and compare how the conservation and animal health fields share wildlife health data and information in Ontario, Canada. Fifty-five (50%) of 110 invited participants completed an online questionnaire about their wildlife health communication network over the previous 12 months. The professional communication networks (i.e., ego-networks) of practitioners were compared with respect to data sharing between institutions and professions. Results showed low levels of tie dispersion and high levels of ego-alter similarity. There was more data and information sharing occurring between people of different institutions than between people of different professions based on comparing tie dispersion and ego-alter similarity values for these categories. This study highlights opportunities for improved networking between wildlife conservation and health practitioners in Ontario.","PeriodicalId":56068,"journal":{"name":"Human Dimensions of Wildlife","volume":"28 1","pages":"468 - 480"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45559357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"#oldnews: Diffusion of pro-conservation behaviors and social media in wildlife tourism","authors":"Gwyneth M. Schuler, Jeffrey C. Skibins","doi":"10.1080/10871209.2022.2078522","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10871209.2022.2078522","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT A proposed benefit of wildlife tourism is tourists’ participation in pro-conservation behaviors (PCB). Diffusion theory proposes that one’s perceived efficacy of a behavior will influence rates of behavior adoption. However, empirical data on factors that influence wildlife tourists’ perceived efficacy of PCB (PEPCB) are lacking. This study evaluated experiential elements’ influence on tourists’ PEPCB, and the role of social media as an emerging PCB. Data were collected from in situ and ex situ wildlife tourists (n= 475), presenting a systems-level view of wildlife tourism. Engagement with interpretation, attitudes, and past PCB performance did not influence PEPCB. Data suggests PEPCB are favorable and existing PCB are diffused throughout the wildlife tourism community. Data did support tourists’ use of social media as an emerging PCB, which is not widely diffused. Management recommendations for existing and future PCB are discussed.","PeriodicalId":56068,"journal":{"name":"Human Dimensions of Wildlife","volume":"28 1","pages":"453 - 467"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49664562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experience preferences and place attachment of Minnesota wildlife management area hunters","authors":"K. Lasharr, D. Fulton, L. Cornicelli","doi":"10.1080/10871209.2022.2077480","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10871209.2022.2077480","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Hunters in the United States are motivated to obtain and benefit from diverse experiences or experience preferences. Using a mail survey conducted during the 2015–2016 hunting season, we examined goal-oriented, introspective, and leadership experiences among hunters on Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Management Area (WMAs). We used k-means cluster analysis to identify six clusters based on experience preferences. We defined these clusters using their ranked experience preferences and segregated them into categories of either participants or enthusiasts. These clusters showed differences in demographic characteristics, as well as support for management actions on WMAs. Hunters in clusters with lower importance ratings of experience preferences also reported less attachment to WMAs. High levels of support for management actions were closely related to high levels of place attachment. Using information gained from describing the heterogeneity of desired experiences, managers may be better able to understand their constituents and prioritize management goals to provide a variety of hunting experiences.","PeriodicalId":56068,"journal":{"name":"Human Dimensions of Wildlife","volume":"28 1","pages":"417 - 434"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48520214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Residents’ concerns and attitudes regarding wildlife disease management: A case of chronic wasting disease in Tennessee","authors":"Neelam C. Poudyal","doi":"10.1080/10871209.2022.2078020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10871209.2022.2078020","url":null,"abstract":"Most of the literature on the chronic wasting disease (CWD) has focused on the attitudes of deer hunters. Designing public policies to manage CWD requires an understanding of how other stakeholders...","PeriodicalId":56068,"journal":{"name":"Human Dimensions of Wildlife","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138534117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lily M. van Eeden, Andrew Geschke, Fern Hames, Z. Squires, M. Weston
{"title":"The leashing behavior of dog owners in different types of natural areas","authors":"Lily M. van Eeden, Andrew Geschke, Fern Hames, Z. Squires, M. Weston","doi":"10.1080/10871209.2022.2077482","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10871209.2022.2077482","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Encouraging compliance with dog leashing regulations in natural areas is a priority for land managers seeking to protect wildlife. We surveyed residents of Victoria, Australia, to document self-reported leashing behavior by dog owners in different habitat types, exploring demographic, attitudinal, and belief variables as predictors of compliance. We found support for leashing regulations among dog owners (n = 313) and those without dogs (n = 711), but generally low reported compliance by owners. Social norms about leashing predicted leashing at all areas, and habits (i.e., leashing where leashing was not regulated) predicted compliance with regulations. Older age and beliefs about wildlife protection predicted compliance in water-based areas (e.g., beaches, wetlands) and beliefs that off-leash roaming is beneficial to dogs predicted compliance in other natural areas (e.g., hiking trails). Exploring these context-based differences allows managers to identify and understand target groups to design tailored messaging and other behavior change interventions.","PeriodicalId":56068,"journal":{"name":"Human Dimensions of Wildlife","volume":"28 1","pages":"356 - 371"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44260615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using psychometrics to characterize the cognitive antecedents of tolerance for black bears","authors":"Jackie Delie, J. Edwards, Kelly Biedenweg","doi":"10.1080/10871209.2022.2077481","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10871209.2022.2077481","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Tolerance for wildlife can be informed by a person’s beliefs, attitudes, norms, or other characteristics. Although theoretical papers emphasize the interrelations of these multiple antecedents of wildlife tolerance, empirical studies have not tested them using a rigorous scale development process. We used psychometrics to characterize the cognitive antecedents of tolerance toward black bears (Ursus americanus). Proposed scale items were tested via web-hosted questionnaire (n = 240) and refined into 29 items representing five antecedent dimensions of tolerance for black bears. We then administered these items to a different sample of recreational trail users in western Oregon (n = 210). Second-order confirmatory factor analysis confirmed a 19-item measure representing four distinct yet related antecedent dimensions of tolerance: antipathy, connection, lethal control (damage), and lethal control (danger to self, pets, and economics). These dimensions help better explain why people may be more or less tolerant toward black bears and, potentially, other wildlife.","PeriodicalId":56068,"journal":{"name":"Human Dimensions of Wildlife","volume":"28 1","pages":"435 - 452"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43116268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hunter P. Pruitt, B. B. Boley, Gino K. D’Angelo, M. McConnell
{"title":"Deer management cooperative members’ likelihood of engaging in conservation initiatives: an importance-likelihood analysis","authors":"Hunter P. Pruitt, B. B. Boley, Gino K. D’Angelo, M. McConnell","doi":"10.1080/10871209.2022.2077483","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10871209.2022.2077483","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Although research indicates deer management cooperatives (DMCs) provide the needed means to influence large-scale resource management changes, research has yet to identify which conservation initiatives DMC members find important and would likely implement. Therefore, we performed an Importance-Likelihood Analysis to ascertain which conservation initiatives DMC members find important and their likelihood of carrying out these initiatives. Results from our survey of 459 DMC members across 5 U.S. states found that the conservation initiatives of “increasing days spent on habitat management” and “managing habitat for species other than white-tailed deer” fell within the “Keep up the Good Work” quadrant. The conservation behavior of “enrolling in government cost-share programs” fell in the “Hard Sell” quadrant, and the initiatives of “becoming members of conservation NGOs,” and “increasing money spent on habitat management” fell in the “Communicate Value/Importance” quadrant. Thus, managers gain insight to improve the likelihood of users implementing a given conservation behavior.","PeriodicalId":56068,"journal":{"name":"Human Dimensions of Wildlife","volume":"28 1","pages":"397 - 416"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42538657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}