Entomologists' knowledge of, and attitudes towards, insect welfare in research and education DOI Creative Commons
Meghan Barrett, Merritt L Drewery, Bob Fischer

et al.

Ecological Entomology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 19, 2024

Abstract A review of recent research on insect neurobiology and behaviour suggests there is a realistic possibility sentience in at least some insects life stages. As result, has been growing interest welfare by many academics, with particular focus farming research. To date, however, little what entomologists believe about welfare. Moreover, not any how may address their own concerns regarding In this study, we sourced practices for improving education from professional during workshops the 2023 national meetings Entomological Society America Royal Society. Then, developed survey to assess knowledge, attitudes ( n = 114). Further, asked participants six that colleagues proposed—ranging voluntary, individual‐level guidance through nationally‐coordinated, mandated ethics review—based (1) perceived efficacy each practice variety welfare‐related concerns, (2) difficulty implementation, (3) likely support among entomologists. Entomologists self‐reported training or familiarity but believed topic was important, especially when early careers. community would be more supportive voluntary strategies even if mandatory effective addressing (though they were expected difficult implement). We conclude describing implications our findings large swath stakeholders, including scientific societies/journals, academic institutions, funders policymakers, principal investigators.

Language: Английский

Entomologists' knowledge of, and attitudes towards, insect welfare in research and education DOI Creative Commons
Meghan Barrett, Merritt L Drewery, Bob Fischer

et al.

Ecological Entomology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 19, 2024

Abstract A review of recent research on insect neurobiology and behaviour suggests there is a realistic possibility sentience in at least some insects life stages. As result, has been growing interest welfare by many academics, with particular focus farming research. To date, however, little what entomologists believe about welfare. Moreover, not any how may address their own concerns regarding In this study, we sourced practices for improving education from professional during workshops the 2023 national meetings Entomological Society America Royal Society. Then, developed survey to assess knowledge, attitudes ( n = 114). Further, asked participants six that colleagues proposed—ranging voluntary, individual‐level guidance through nationally‐coordinated, mandated ethics review—based (1) perceived efficacy each practice variety welfare‐related concerns, (2) difficulty implementation, (3) likely support among entomologists. Entomologists self‐reported training or familiarity but believed topic was important, especially when early careers. community would be more supportive voluntary strategies even if mandatory effective addressing (though they were expected difficult implement). We conclude describing implications our findings large swath stakeholders, including scientific societies/journals, academic institutions, funders policymakers, principal investigators.

Language: Английский

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