More than fear: role of emotions in acceptability of lethal control of wolves

摘要: Wolf populations have increased in Western Europe and North America. Lethal control of problem wolves is controversial support varies among stakeholder groups. Knowing why people or oppose policies can assist managers dealing with the public. We examined influence emotions toward on acceptability lethal wolf control. Two perspectives were used to classify emotions. The discrete perspective distinguishes qualitatively different (e.g., fear, joy). dimensional differentiates basis valence arousal. conducted a survey Dutch (n = 369) Canadian (n = 208) university students. independent variables (joy, surprise, anger, disgust, sadness, interest) as well dependent three situations that reflect levels (wolves present, kill sheep, human). Emotional dispositions predicted up 20 % variance Disgust both samples joy sample best predictors. predictive potential fear was smaller confined two scenarios sample. Discrete better than Emotions beyond should be considered wildlife decision-making.