Wildlife Value Orientations: An Estonian Case Study

Raadik, Jana; Cottrell, Stuart

doi:10.1080/10871200701555378

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“…Although conclusive evidence for the cross-cultural existence of domination and mutualism is largely absent, qualitative studies in The Netherlands (Jacobs 2007), China (Zinn and Shen 2007), Estonia (Raddick and Cottrell 2007), Mongolia (Kaczensky 2007), and Thailand (Tanakanjana and Saranet 2007) suggest that these orientations may exist in various cultures. A recent exploratory quantitative survey in 10 European countries, including The Netherlands (Teel et al 2010), indicates that mutualism exists in those countries.…”

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Wildlife value orientations and demographics in The Netherlands

2011

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This article identified the Dutch publics' value orientations toward wildlife and examined differences in value orientations among four demographic characteristics: age, sex, current residence, and education. The two wildlife value orientations-domination and mutualism-were based on prior theorizing and research in the USA. People with a domination value orientation believe wildlife should be managed for human benefit and are more likely to prioritize human well-being over wildlife in their attitudes and behaviors. Individuals with a mutualism orientation view wildlife as part of an extended family, deserving of rights and care. Data were obtained from a mailed survey (n=353) sent to randomly selected individuals in the Dutch population. K-means cluster analysis was used to segment respondents into three groups based on their responses to the 19 items used to measure their wildlife value orientations. As predicted by the literature, those with a domination wildlife value orientation were statistically older (M=55.2) than mutualism oriented individuals (M=51.5). Females (61%) and those living in an urban area (48%) tended to be more mutualism-oriented. There were no significant differences among the clusters in education level. Overall, this article provides information about wildlife value orientations and public demographic characteristics that can help wildlife managers to (1) understand the diversity of value orientations that exist and (2) gauge support for or opposition to management policies.

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Wildlife value orientations and demographics in The Netherlands

2011

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“…Many people are fascinated by TV documentaries about animals. In a series of cross-cultural studies into people's view on wildlife, many stories were collected that express a positive emotional bond with wildlife, such as compassion for wildlife, being attracted to wildlife, or caring about wildlife (Jacobs, 2007;Kaczensky, 2007;Raadik & Cottrell, 2007;Tanakanjana & Saranet, 2007;Zinn & Shen, 2007). There is mounting evidence to suggest that those who keep pets are likely to benefit from various improvements in health, and that the use of 2 M. H. Jacobs pets in therapy has considerable positive mental effects (Brodie & Biley, 1999;Jorgenson, 1997).…”

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Why Do We Like or Dislike Animals?

Jacobs

2009

Human Dimensions of Wildlife

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Animals are strong emotional triggers for us. The goal of this article is to identify causes and mechanisms that constitute liking or disliking animals. By combining deductions from emotion theory with empirical findings, six categories of causes can be distinguished: (1) an innate sensitivity for biological movement, (2) inherited quick learning programs to respond emotionally to some animals, (3) (6) acquired knowledge about animals that can turn on emotional reactions to animals. Because emotions play a central role in the economy of the individual, the study of emotional responses may greatly enhance our understanding of the human dimensions of wildlife in general. mental dispositions to respond emotionally to animals that result from conditioning, (4) an innate tendency to react emotionally to the emotional expressions of animals, (5) acquired knowledge about animals that influences the way we interpret an automatic bodily emotional reaction to an animal into a conscious experience, and

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“…Cross-cultural studies using the qualitative measurement instrument suggest that these orientations might exist in China (Zinn & Shen, 2007), Estonia (Raadik & Cottrell, 2007), Mongolia (Kaczensky, 2007), The Netherlands (Jacobs, 2007) and Thailand (Tanakanjana & Saranet, 2007). Hence, the concepts of domination and mutualism might reflect salient beliefs that exist worldwide.…”

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The Applicability of Wildlife Value Orientations Scales to a Muslim Student Sample in Malaysia

Abidin

Jacobs

2016

Human Dimensions of Wildlife

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This article addresses the applicability of quantitative wildlife value orientation scales in Muslim students in Malaysia. As Malaysian culture is deeply influenced by Islam ideology, this article presents a case for addressing the cross-cultural applicability of the scales. The current wildlife value orientation scales were reliable-all Cronbach's alphas ≥ .65-and had predictive validity-8 to 14% of variance of acceptability of lethal control was explained. Yet, both reliability and predictive validity were of lesser magnitude than figures in previous Western studies. Especially the hunting beliefs scale did not reflect basic thinking about wildlife in our sample, and our data suggest two different hunting dimensions-consequences of hunting for wildlife and human opportunities for hunting. For future cross-cultural comparisons of wildlife value orientations, amendment of the scales to better reflect salient beliefs in non-Western nations is recommended.

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Wildlife Value Orientations: An Estonian Case Study

Cited by 28 publications

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Wildlife value orientations and demographics in The Netherlands

Wildlife value orientations and demographics in The Netherlands

Why Do We Like or Dislike Animals?

The Applicability of Wildlife Value Orientations Scales to a Muslim Student Sample in Malaysia

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