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- cobi.14243 type article assertion.
- cobi.14243 type FAIRDigitalObject assertion.
- cobi.14243 label "The influence of social identity on attitudes toward wildlife" assertion.
- cobi.14243 comment "Wildlife conservation depends on supportive social as well as biophysical conditions. Social identities such as hunter and nonhunter are often associated with different attitudes toward wildlife. However, it is unknown whether dynamics within and among these identity groups explain how attitudes form and why they differ. To investigate how social identities help shape wildlife-related attitudes and the implications for wildlife policy and conservation, we built a structural equation model with survey data from Montana (USA) residents (n = 1758) that tested how social identities affect the relationship between experiences with grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) and attitudes toward the species. Model results (r2 = 0.51) demonstrated that the hunter identity magnified the negative effect of vicarious property damage on attitudes toward grizzly bears (β = −0.381, 95% confidence interval [CI]: −0.584 to −0.178, p < 0.001), which in turn strongly influenced acceptance (β = −0.571, 95% CI: −0.611 to −0.531, p < 0.001). Our findings suggested that hunters’ attitudes toward grizzly bears likely become more negative primarily because of in-group social interactions about negative experiences, and similar group dynamics may lead nonhunters to disregard the negative experiences that out-group members have with grizzly bears. Given the profound influence of social identity on human cognitions and behaviors in myriad contexts, the patterns we observed are likely important in a variety of wildlife conservation situations. To foster positive conservation outcomes and minimize polarization, management strategies should account for these identity-driven perceptions while prioritizing conflict prevention and promoting positive wildlife narratives within and among identity groups. This study illustrates the utility of social identity theory for explaining and influencing human–wildlife interactions. Major findings: This study examined how belonging to a social group—specifically identifying as a "hunter" or "nonhunter"—affects how people in Montana feel about grizzly bears. The researchers found that hunters' attitudes become much more negative when they hear stories of property damage from other hunters (their "in-group"), because people naturally trust and empathize more with members of their own group. Conversely, nonhunters are less influenced by these negative stories but tend to develop more positive feelings after having neutral or peaceful experiences with bears. The findings suggest that to protect wildlife effectively, managers must understand these social identities and work to prevent groups from becoming divided or angry with each other." assertion.
- cobi.14243 creator 0000-0001-6917-8729 assertion.
- cobi.14243 creator 0000-0001-6920-3402 assertion.
- cobi.14243 creator 0000-0001-9532-585X assertion.
- cobi.14243 subject c_331559 assertion.
- cobi.14243 publisher 0078xmk34 assertion.
- cobi.14243 startDate "2023-08-01" assertion.
- cobi.14243 endDate "2024-03-03" assertion.
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- cobi.14243 contactPoint "alex.metcalf@umontana.edu" assertion.
- cobi.14243 funder 00p954x71 assertion.