Thesis
Human-marine mammal interactions : connectedness and wellbeing
Southern Cross University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Southern Cross University
2020
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25918/thesis.37
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Abstract
The aim of this PhD thesis is to explore human nature experiences, particularly marine mammal experiences. The ecopsychological premise is that reciprocity in human-nature interactions is necessary for flourishing. A phenomenological methodological approach allows exploration of meanings, emotions and connectedness through qualitative and quantitative analyses using interviews, short responses and questionnaires. The results indicate that people who have had marine mammal experiences are more likely to report increased wellbeing, nature connectedness, environmental behavior and an increased sense of awareness and perspective. More importantly this thesis illuminates how wildlife experiences can challenge the overriding anthropocentric worldview and encourage an ecocentric perspective.
Details
- Title
- Human-marine mammal interactions : connectedness and wellbeing
- Creators
- Rachel Michelle Yerbury
- Contributors
- Bill Edgar Boyd (Supervisor) - Southern Cross UniversityBetty Weiler (Supervisor) - Southern Cross University
- Awarding Institution
- Southern Cross University; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Theses
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Southern Cross University
- Publisher
- Southern Cross University
- Number of pages
- xxi, 363
- Identifiers
- 991012862699802368
- Copyright
- © RM Yerbury 2020
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering; Faculty of Business, Law and Arts; Management; School of Environment, Science and Engineering
- Resource Type
- Thesis