Ocean use in Hawaii as a predictor of marine conservation interests, beliefs, and willingness to participate: an exploratory study

Carlie S. Wiener (), Genevieve Manset and Judith D. Lemus
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Carlie S. Wiener: University of Hawaii
Genevieve Manset: Literacy Services
Judith D. Lemus: University of Hawaii

Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 2016, vol. 6, issue 4, No 6, 712-723

Abstract: Abstract Conservation outreach requires an understanding of the socio-ecological dynamics within specific environments and how they affect meaning given to efforts. Nationwide studies of human perceptions are important in typifying how people use and view the marine environment; however, these findings often ignore specific regional differences. The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate whether demographics and ocean use predict environmental concerns, interest in learning, and ocean conservation in Hawaii. Drawing on data from the Ocean Topics Public Attitudes Survey (n = 422), regression analysis was used to create four models that predict participant attitudes on ocean conservation factors. Significant relationships were found between gender, Native Hawaiian ethnicity, types of ocean use, and willingness to participate in conservation activities. Key methodological approaches and findings are shared with the goal of informing better design and implementation of outreach to help understand ocean user needs in Hawaii.

Keywords: Ocean use; Recreation; Native Hawaiian; Conservation; Public attitudes; Survey (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1007/s13412-015-0272-6

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