Explaining reported puma-related behaviors and behavioral intentions among northern Arizona residents
Human Dimensions of Wildlife: An International Journal
By: David J. Mattson and Elizabeth J. Ruther
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Abstract
Management of pumas in the American West is typified by conflict among stakeholders plausibly rooted in life experiences and worldviews. We used a mail questionnaire to assess demographics, nature-views, puma-related life experiences and behaviors, and support for puma-related policies among residents of northern Arizona. Data from the questionnaire (n = 693 respondents) were used to model behaviors and support for policies. Compared to models based on nature-views and life experiences, those based on demographics had virtually no support from the data. The Utilitarian/Dominionistic nature-view had the strongest effect of any variable in six of seven models, and was associated with firearms and opposition to policies that would limit killing pumas. The Humanistic/Moralistic nature-view was positively associated with non-lethal behaviors and policies in five models. Gender had the strongest effect of any demographic variable. Compared to demographics alone, our results suggest that worldviews provide a more meaningful explanation of reported human behaviors and behavioral intentions regarding pumas.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Explaining reported puma-related behaviors and behavioral intentions among northern Arizona residents |
| Series title | Human Dimensions of Wildlife: An International Journal |
| DOI | 10.1080/10871209.2012.627581 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Contributing office(s) | Southwest Biological Science Center |
| Description | 21 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Human Dimensions of Wildlife: An International Journal |
| First page | 91 |
| Last page | 111 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |