Impacts of environmental communication on pro-environmental intentions and behaviours: a systematic review on nature-based tourism context

He, Mu; Blye, Clara-Jane; Halpenny, Elizabeth

doi:10.1080/09669582.2022.2095392

Cited by 27 publications

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“…Surprisingly, "amphitheater shows," "point duty," and "living interpretation" were mentioned in only 22% of the plans, despite being among the interpretive strategies most attended and liked by visitors (Cook et al 2021). This is an important shortfall, as a review by He et al (2022) (Cook et al, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

Direction for interpretive programming from Alberta Provincial Park management plans

Hvenegaard¹,

Olson²,

Halpenny³

2023

Parks Stewardship Forum

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Direction for interpretive programming from Alberta Provincial Park management plans

Hvenegaard¹,

Olson²,

Halpenny³

2023

Parks Stewardship Forum

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“…There is a chance to reflect on language and values here; perhaps frontline interpreters did not feel that learning (or other pre-set goals) truly represent what they are trying to achieve through their programs. It is also relevant to highlight the abundant research suggesting that learning and education are not sufficient on their own to influence behavior change (He et al, 2022; Kollmuss & Agyeman, 2002; Lawhon et al, 2013; Ren & Folta, 2016). Interpretive staff may be well aware that learning alone may not achieve desired behavior changes and therefore a focus on stewardship more broadly allows individuals to feel that goals are more attainable and achievable.…”

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confidence: 99%

Alignment of Goals for Personal Interpretation Among Staff Groups in a Park Agency

Hvenegaard

Halpenny

Blye

2023

Journal of Interpretation Research

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Goal alignment among staff members helps an agency perform well. This study examines goal alignment for park staff regarding their priorities for interpretation and perceptions of what helps and hinders achievement of those goals. We surveyed 86 staff from Alberta Parks, who rated potential goals for personal interpretation and expressed views on the catalysts and constraints that affected the achievement of those goals. There was alignment in interpretation goals among staff groups (i.e., planners/managers, interpretive supervisors, and frontline interpreters). Staff thought that all goals were important, but ranked the goals of positive memories, enjoyment, and connections to place higher than the goals of behavior change, positive attitudes, and learning. Factors supporting success were supportive supervisors, hiring and retaining excellent staff, and training, whereas factors hindering success were resource deficits, bureaucracy, and lack of common goals. To promote goal alignment, agencies can improve communication, planning, staff engagement, training, and research.

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“…Much published interpretation research is based on quantitative summative evaluation and explores the consequences and effectiveness of interpretation that has already been designed and implemented (He et al, 2022; Stern & Powell, 2020). This means research outcomes are likely to result in only minor, if any, changes to the interpretation in question.…”

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confidence: 99%

Rethinking Interpretation to Support Sustainable Tourist Experiences in Protected Natural Areas

Moscardo

Hughes

2023

Journal of Interpretation Research

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Interpretation in protected natural areas can minimize visitors’ negative environmental impacts and encourage them to adopt sustainable practices at and beyond tourist sites. Despite this, interpretation has typically focussed on showcasing the specific features of natural areas rather than using these features as a resource for sustainability education more broadly. We argue that designing effective interpretation for complex issues such as sustainability is challenging and that new approaches may be needed. This paper reports on a front-end evaluation study that used online archival analysis and participant observation to assess the viability of an interpretive approach that requires no additional site hardening, is widely accessible, and focuses on fungi as a topic that can be easily connected to sustainability action beyond the site. Guidelines for developing effective interpretation in natural areas and practical implications of using this approach to link local places to global sustainability are also discussed.

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Impacts of environmental communication on pro-environmental intentions and behaviours: a systematic review on nature-based tourism context

Cited by 27 publications

References 98 publications

Direction for interpretive programming from Alberta Provincial Park management plans

Direction for interpretive programming from Alberta Provincial Park management plans

Alignment of Goals for Personal Interpretation Among Staff Groups in a Park Agency

Rethinking Interpretation to Support Sustainable Tourist Experiences in Protected Natural Areas

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