Factors Affecting Residents’ Support for Protected Area Designation

Abstract

This study examined the formation of residents’ behavioral intentions to support the expansion of protected areas (PAs). A structural equation model combining the theory of planned behavior and an expectancy disconfirmation model were employed to test seven hypotheses on the influence of expectations, performance, satisfaction, attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control on behavioral intention to support PA designation. The findings indicate that although the expectations of PA performance did not significantly influence the satisfaction from PAs, the perceived performance after the designation significantly contributed to building satisfaction, which in turn had a significant role in explaining attitudes. Furthermore, positive and significant associations of subjective norms and behavioral control with behavioral intention to support additional designation were identified. These results provide indications for PA managers and environmental agencies regarding aspects to consider when engaging in planning with local communities and appropriate ways to respond to their concerns.

Residents’ Perception Towards Geoheritage Conservation and Tourism Development: Evidence From Jodhpur, India

“…Although a study by (Wu et al, 2019) have stated the effect of subjective well-being (SWB) in the context of tourist perception at geoheritage tourism sites, no such studies have kindled on the topic of residents well-being. Therefore, the current study aims to empirically test the relationship between well being of the resident and support for geoheritage conservation as (Park et al, 2020) believe that residents are significantly more inclined towards support for a protected area when they sense that the action of supporting conservation will offset the ills effects of visitor movements in their local commune which is again a disposition of the Weber's Two Factor Rationality.…”

Community Participation in Gunung Ledang Protected Area: Supporting the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)

“…The extent of local community participation in PA management has significant influence to the longterm success of conservation strategies on PAs; including the level of local community compliance with PA policies (review of the global factors or pressure on natural resources however, is not covered in this study). From gross observation, much of the policy and governance of protected areas are not in tandem with globally accepted standard, thereby risk losing the support of local communities with PA policies [7,8,9]. Furthermore, the current centralized governance setup and practices has resulted into the expropriation and exclusion of the local community residing in and around the protected area [10,9,11].…”

“…From gross observation, much of the policy and governance of protected areas are not in tandem with globally accepted standard, thereby risk losing the support of local communities with PA policies [7,8,9]. Furthermore, the current centralized governance setup and practices has resulted into the expropriation and exclusion of the local community residing in and around the protected area [10,9,11]. Therefore, this study examines the issues in managing PA especially in the context of community participation and its implication on SDG, using Gunung Ledang as a case study area.…”

Evaluating the Relationship between National Park Management and Local Communities’ Perceptions Based on Survey, a Case of Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda

“…The achievement of the purposes might intervene participatory approaches (Pimbert & Pretty, 1997), stakeholder approaches (Donaldson & Preston, 1995), community-based management (Jamal & Getz, 1995), and Integrated Conservation and Development Projects (ICDP) (Barrett & Arcese, 1995). These, will transform residents' attitudes from nonparticipation to responsibility and shape an attitude of decision and ownership in tourism destinations (Dinham, 2005;Park, Zielinski, & Jeong, 2020).…”