Human-Nature Relationships and Normative Beliefs Influence Behaviors that Reduce the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species.

摘要: Human behaviors that contribute to the spread of aquatic invasive species are influenced by myriad social psychological factors vary across contexts and populations. Understanding such behavior is crucial for forming successful management strategies minimize environmental impacts while generating support cooperation among stakeholders. We identify several reasons why recreational anglers boaters make decisions benefit environment. Specifically, our study addresses following objectives: (1) examine reported species, (2) test effects normative beliefs on behaviors, (3) determine role human-nature relationships in explaining behavioral patterns. Drawing a path model made respondents who completed an on-site survey at two nature-based case sites Illinois, we observed was positively about those relationships. Participant Nature Partner with orientations were negatively correlated norms, respectively. In turn, norms predicted stewardship behaviors. These findings advance research human dimensions providing insights stable processes shape behavior, informing aimed minimizing biological invasions freshwater ecosystems.