Although many philosophers and environmental psychologists agree that progress toward a
more ecologically conscious society depends upon individuals develo** a sense of …

Nature affects human well-being in multiple ways. However, the association between
species diversity and human well-being at larger spatial scales remains largely unexplored …

Modern zoos and aquariums have evolved greatly since the end of the Second World War,
to become centres of conservation excellence and scientific institutions for the study of …

Pro-environmental attitudes and behavior are declining as people become increasingly
disconnected from nature. The growing disconnection from nature is thought to be due to …

We investigate the effects of nature documentaries on pro-environmental cognition and
behavior. Of central interest is the concept of connectedness to nature, which describes an …

This study contributes to the understanding of early childhood educators' and parents'
attitudes and practices in relation to outdoor risky play for children. This study included 26 …

Annually, millions of tourists go on safari and visit zoos primarily to view large charismatic
wildlife. These venues rely on the inherent appeal of these animals to increase visitation and …

Zoos in the 21st century are striving to make effective contributions to conservation. Although
zoos are extremely popular and host over 600 million visitors worldwide, one challenge …

What relationship with nature shapes children's desire to protect the environment? This
study crosses conventional disciplinary boundaries to explore this question. I use qualitative …

People in industrialized countries may be losing their connection with nature. The Get to
Know Program (Get to Know) is a multi-faceted program aimed at encouraging direct …