Description
Extinction of experience is a phenomenon characterized by a decline in people’s contact with nature and impoverishment of local wildlife, which can result in negative changes in human attitudes towards the environment and overall well-being. In this study, I piloted a survey and an interview with my own immediate and extended family members to gain insight regarding specific nature experiences, including the factors that may inhibit such experiences. Through interviews, I found that many respondents were uncertain whether their own backyards counted as a nature space; if so, this significantly impacts their reported frequency and duration or time spent outdoors. The inclusion of yard spaces as nature spaces may therefore be necessary to fully understand the diverse nature experiences of a community.
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Title
- Understanding and Measuring Extinction of Experience in the Hispanic Community
Contributors
- Escobedo, Isabella (Author)
- Hall, Sharon (Thesis director)
- Minteer, Ben (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
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2024-05
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