The Psychological Ownership of Ethnobotanicals through Education

Penabaz-Wiley, Sofia M.; Terada, Mitsunari; Kinoshita, Isami

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v3i8.1415

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“…PO of the population was indicated by residents' ability to remember specific plants in context as shown in Tables 2 and 3. While some residents could only remember names and uses, others had deeper memories and feelings toward certain plants, indicating a deeper PO 5) . The focused interviews were conducted over three days in November 2015.…”

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“…They are not used for livelihood in the community on a wide scale or other than aloe, for commercial purposes, and there is a lack of interest and stewardship of them in the landscape. This reduces their meaning, in turn reducing the overall strength of PO 4,5,6) . Thus the ETB plants cannot support biodiversity nor have a physical connection to the community, being rather rare (T-2,C,G,H).…”

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Psychological Ownership of Ethnobotany for Strengthening Social-Ecological Systems

Penabaz-Wiley

Eguchi

Kinoshita

2019

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The theory of psychological ownership (PO) of ethnobotanical (ETB) plants in sustainable tourism for social-ecological revitalization was studied in Irouzaki, Japan with two objectives: to study PO of residents regarding local ETB plants; and to study the current state of and locals' ideas for ETBs in the theory. Review, workshops, interviews and action research were done. Results showed limited PO of tropical and native ETBs due to modern life and local depression. Although the connection to landscape is currently low, the locals want to use ETBs for deeper connection with the landscape and culture, and to create a brand identity.

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Psychological Ownership of Ethnobotany for Strengthening Social-Ecological Systems

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Eguchi

Kinoshita

2019

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<b>Suburban Residents' Psychological Ownership of Ethnobotanical Plants Found in Surrounding Green Spaces</b>

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Kinoshita

2019

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This research studied the psychological ownership (PO) of ethnobotanical (ETB) plants found near suburban residents' homes. A mixed methods study was done using site survey, aerial photographs, historical research, interviews, and questionnaire responses. Inquiries regarding recognition, usage, and hopes for increase of 12 selected ETB plants were asked. Results showed the closest relationship of recognition and appreciation was due to gathering and usage. Usage of plants and remembering them also had a deep relationship with wanting to see an increase of them in the surroundings. Interest in commercially available plants and hopes for plants in the future in the surrounding neighborhood is associated with usage knowledge. Interviews confirmed that experiences with plants differ from childhood to adulthood. Children have direct and short experiences, such as picking and eating or playing immediately and observing adults' usage, whereas adults collect and use plants procedurally. Plant experiences in childhood create deeper opportunities for PO in adulthood due to associated memories. Interviews showed these are often familial or personal experiences. Results also showed that medicinality of ETBs is not well-known, and is based on cultural input rather than association with the plant itself. It was concluded that PO, and consequently interest, come from memories associated with identification and usage knowledge. Further, from the results, it is concluded that ETBs must be readily identifiable in the landscape and that encouraging experiences through events aimed at families or personal experiences could foster the PO of ETBs.

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A study on psychological traits of long-term fieldworkers

Kojima,

Takahashi,

Matsuura

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Background Fieldwork researchers may be extremely deprived of routine and familiarity, over a period of weeks, months, or even years, and this leads to a major challenge for them in terms of appropriately coping with stress. However, the literature that describe fieldworkers maintain their physical and mental wellbeing under these conditions and their experiences is lacking. This study aims to elucidate the adaptation of fieldworkers to life in the field, their experiences, and learning from their experience. Methods Based on interviews with 10 researchers (male: 7; female: 3) in various disciplines, such as zoology, anthropology, and ecology, we examined the psychological characteristics that make such fieldwork possible. The interviews were recorded with the consent of the participants. A qualitative analysis of their narratives was conducted. Results The results led to six major categories encompassing 35 and 19 small and medium categories, respectively. Co-occurrence network analysis revealed that experiences unique to fieldwork were extracted such as the assumption that unplanned events may occur, the ability to enjoy local lifestyles and relationships with people while receiving support, and the feeling that can only be experienced by crossing a boundary into a world that is overwhelmingly different from one's everyday life. Moreover, the results indicated that years of fieldwork experience may influence values and attitudes as well as the manner of engagement in interpersonal relationships. Conclusions The findings revealed that fieldworkers, regardless of their discipline, have a unique research style and attitude deeply related to the fact that they have to conduct their research activities based on the assumption that things do not go on as planned, a curiosity for sensations, and new stimuli that can only be experienced by crossing over into a world that is overwhelmingly different from everyday life. A flexible mindset enables them to acknowledge and enjoy that the world is comprised of a diverse range of landscapes. The results also indicated that years of fieldwork experience may influence the values and attitudes of an individual, as well as the nature of one’s interpersonal relationships.

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The Psychological Ownership of Ethnobotanicals through Education

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Psychological Ownership of Ethnobotany for Strengthening Social-Ecological Systems

Psychological Ownership of Ethnobotany for Strengthening Social-Ecological Systems

<b>Suburban Residents' Psychological Ownership of Ethnobotanical Plants Found in Surrounding Green Spaces</b>

A study on psychological traits of long-term fieldworkers

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