Youth Inclusion in Forest Policy Dialogue
Contemplating Human–Forest Relationships through Arts-Based Methods
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8239835 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Teppo Hujala (0000-0002-7905-7602, University of Eastern Finland, corresponding author), Samuli Junttila (0000-0001-8276-9259, University of Eastern Finland), Nina Tokola (0000-0002-9941-630X, University of Eastern Finland) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2021-10-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Rural Landscapes Society Environment History (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2002-0104 • E-ISSN: 2002-0104 |
| Publisher | Stockholm University Press (PUBLISHER • SE) |
| DOI | 10.16993/rl.69 |
| OpenAlex | W3210181589 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 48 |
Awareness of human–forest relationships offers a basis for meaningful forest policy participation. However, weakening connections to forests, particularly among young people, hamper youth inclusion in policy arenas. We consider the use of arts-based methods as knowledge practices that nurture human–forest relationships and may promote inclusive policies. Arts-based methods, such as photography, music, or drama, offer insights and elicit opinions. Within the forest domain, exploiting such methods requires better understanding of how participants perceive them. Here we present two cases where young people (17–30 years) unfold their forest relationships. Following prompted retrospective reflections, we qualitatively analyse participant perceptions of the interventions. Case one is an innovation workshop blending art and science, where young research participants joined artists and environmental and forest scientists. Case two is a writing exercise for young research participants, where a hip-hop/rap video about laser scanning and the role of forests in climate change was used to catalyse participants’ reflections. Analysis applied the tripartite model of attitude comprising cognitive, affective, and behavioural dimensions. The workshop results emphasise benefits of networking and fruitful reflections, coupled with unequal participation concerns. The video experience yielded a range of thoughts and emotions, including excitement and invitingness, but also irritation, doubts over its influence, and no explicit behavioural intentions. The findings suggest that realising the opportunities of arts-based knowledge practices requires time and space for ensuring that young people’s voices are heard. More inclusive participation of youth in formal and informal forest policy dialogue calls for careful facilitation and means to secure continuation
Geography · Inclusion (mineral · Political science · Social science · Sociology · The arts · Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development · Forest Management and Policy · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Psychology · Forestry
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Abstraction and interpretation during the qualitative content analysis process
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Art for Change
Community-Based Design Research
Human–forest relationships
Intention—Behavior Relations
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Investigator Triangulation
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Empirical validation of affect, behavior, and cognition as distinct components of attitude
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A Global Look at Time
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |