Comparing contested sustainabilities: how diverse human–nature relationships give rise to different approaches to sustainability DOI Creative Commons
P.A. Nielsen, Andreas Aagaard Christensen, Simon Bolwig

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Sustainability Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 7, 2024

Abstract Despite increasing acknowledgement of the diversity and different approaches at play in research on sustainability transitions, systematic comparisons these are scarce. This is a problem for research, as coexistence multiple to absence an overarching comparative vocabulary may result disparate potentially incommensurable assumptions affecting analysis, implementation, impact transitions. By means review conceptual investigation, we develop model comparing diverse approaches. Investigating both descriptive (stationary) actionable elements sustainability, create space based distinguishable parameters shared among sampled empirical literature-based units: (1) from instrumentalist intrinsic valuations nature; (2) holistic particularistic system considerations. Using vector-based method represent approach, systematically compare various perceptions problems solutions, thereby allowing us characterize movements towards imagined sustainable futures.

Language: Английский

Current trends in community and nature from a psychological perspective DOI
Alejandra Olivera-Méndez, Ángel Bravo-Vinaja

Current Opinion in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 65, P. 102045 - 102045

Published: April 26, 2025

Language: Английский

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Creating Kinship with Nature and Boosting Well-Being: Testing Two Novel Character Strengths-Based Nature Connectedness Interventions DOI Creative Commons
Holli‐Anne Passmore, Ryan Lumber, Ryan M. Niemiec

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Journal of Happiness Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(5)

Published: May 16, 2025

Language: Английский

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What Does it Take to Love a Bug? Knowledge, Emotional Valence, and Politics in Attitudes Toward Insect Conservation DOI Creative Commons
Barbara C. Malt, Jessecae K. Marsh

Topics in Cognitive Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 500 - 521

Published: June 22, 2023

Abstract Domain knowledge is often considered a minor contributor to environmental attitudes, with social and motivational factors dominating. Yet, domains may differ. Declining insect populations are critical conservation concern but not prominent in public discourse, potentially reducing the impact of variables. We present data on relations (both propositional causal), associated emotional valences, political orientation for conservation, samples American college students U.S. U.K. Prolific workers. asked whether more than valence or orientation, this especially so residents, who have reputation love nature that linked identity. found participants did show greater overall concern, consistent national reputation. Causal mattered, was strongest predictor both participants. Valence contributed Our results suggest politicized discourse penetrates attitudes toward insects even when it does explicitly insects, variation has less impact. However, reaction reduced influence where relevant polarized. Insects evoke negative emotions motivations, impossible bug.

Language: Английский

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Cultural Niche Construction as a Framework for Reorienting Human−Environment Relations DOI Creative Commons
Michiru Nagatsu, Roope Oskari Kaaronen, Mikko Salmela

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Topics in Cognitive Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 413 - 432

Published: June 23, 2023

In this paper, we argue that the theory of cultural niche construction provides a cogent and fruitful framework for studying managing human-environment relationships, including our conceptualizations them. We first review development ideas from evolutionary to social contexts. then discuss how various human cognitive affective goals are achieved through engagement interaction with environment, as construction. extend analysis built urban construction, provide two examples design which useful theoretical practical insights. also different policy initiatives related lens

Language: Английский

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Exploring Indigenous Viewpoints in the Undergraduate Biology Classroom: An Environmental Case Study Incorporating Hawaiian Traditional Ecological Knowledge DOI Open Access
Rebeka F. Greenall,

Logan Kalaiwaipono Ellis,

G. Krueger

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CourseSource, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Changing science education to foster greater equity and inclusion for Indigenous students will require effort from instructors institutions. Instructors can help by including Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in their classrooms. TEK refers the many diverse knowledges, practices, values regarding environment that peoples have acquired passed down over generations of living closely with earth. is practical still use today; 2021, White House Office Science Technology Policy Council on Environmental Quality released federal guidance be considered alongside Western when making policy decisions. Many called classes provided how do so thoughtfully. This lesson takes those suggestions into account was developed taught at an institution Hawai‘i. During lesson, work address environmental phenomenon, this case degradation water quality Hawaiian fishponds, or loko i‘a. Students are required review resources four interest groups knowledge systems (TEK, science, consumers, government) create plans problem. We found helped understand what is, view as a valuable irreplaceable system, compatible ways knowing. also non-Indigenous alike enjoyed appreciated class, them asked more included future. important step educators we strive repair misconceptions exclusively certain stereotypical groups. It opens door meaningful discussions relationship between various knowing while exposing frameworks they may unfamiliar with. Finally, it teaches thinking, communication, collaboration skills demonstrating not only way humans learn about Primary Image: Hawaiian fishpond. An illustration fishpond adjacent beach some vegetation. Ocean currents seen one side.

Language: Английский

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A Maritime Sociology for Sustainability Science DOI

Constantino Villarroel Rios,

Benjamín B Chicaguala

Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 70, P. 101474 - 101474

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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Overcoming human exceptionalism: The role of ethical nature‐culture relations in the developmental contexts of indigenous children DOI Open Access
Emma Elliott‐Groves, Jillian Fish

Child Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 95(6), P. 1894 - 1905

Published: Oct. 30, 2024

Indigenous populations, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, First Nations, and other first peoples worldwide, have been largely overlooked in child development research. This commentary examines how relationality intersects with developmental science, advocating for a shift from human exceptionalism to an interconnected among people, land, more-than-human beings. Drawing diverse knowledge practices, The Six Pillars Advance Relationality Children provides frameworks integrating worldviews emphasizing responsibilities sustainability. Embracing relationality-grounded respect reciprocity-dismantles inequitable systems, enhances socioecological well-being, supports healthy development, fostering responsible relationships the land ensuring sustainable future generations.

Language: Английский

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Natural processes and natureculture – A relational understanding of nature amongst local stakeholders in Swiss parks DOI Creative Commons
Anna Deplazes‐Zemp, Annina Helena Michel,

Timo Oliveri

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Ecosystems and People, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Nov. 12, 2024

Various scholars have criticized that formal Western thinking was dichotomous and substantialist, leading to an alienation from nature its exploitation in industrialized societies. Critics argue a relational turn towards more holistic, process-based approach address the world would be important step overcome these problems. Such involves shift flexible inclusive concepts. We analyse 'nature' concepts of local stakeholders Swiss parks examine whether they contain any elements. Indeed, we found all interviewed see themselves as part nature. Many reported how experience active processes collaborator partner. Moreover, do not strictly separate between natural cultural elements their environment. conclude environmental policy countries could build on population.

Language: Английский

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Toward Just and Sustainable Futures: Human Learning and Relationality Within Socio-Ecological Systems DOI
Shirin Vossoughi, Ananda Marin, Megan Bang

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Review of Research in Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 47(1), P. 218 - 273

Published: March 1, 2023

This chapter explores how learning to be in relation is core human learning. Reductive views of cultural variation and individualized conceptualizations thriving overlook the processes through which beings learn live relationally ways that support systems transformation collective well-being. Synthesizing literature on development, we provide a conceptual model examines four interrelated dimensions relationality: (a) embodiment, mobilities, attention, place; (b) affect, awe, emotion; (c) pedagogical interactions, supports, participation; (d) reimagining disciplines. We argue attending relationality include between-persons + place more-than-human relations helps conceptualize as deeply tied ongoing forms adaptation, ethical relations, worldmaking required for socio-ecological

Language: Английский

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The entanglement of people, plants, and technology in office environments DOI Creative Commons
Susan Loh

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

This thesis interrogates the current human-centric responses to using plants in buildings by investigating how people can engage with from a more-than-human perspective that does not consider as just decorative or utilitarian objects. A research-through-design methodology was used design intervention enabled building occupants care for technologically augmented pot their office environment, thus enabling more entangled relationship plant co-inhabitant of same space we share.

Language: Английский

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