Tara L Teel

Datos Biográficos

ID94058
NOMBRETara L Teel
NOMBRESTara L
APELLIDOTeel
FIRMATEEL T L
AFILIACIONESColorado State University
ORCID0000-0002-1944-1864
VERIFICADOSí
TOTAL DE OBRAS37
TOTAL DE CITAS73
TOTAL COMO AUTOR37
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2000
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2026
ÍNDICE H6

  • Enduring cultural legacies affect Euro-American wildlife values

    Open AccessMichael J Manfredo, Tara L Teel et al.ARTICLENature Sustainability2026

  • From Self to Society

    Kaiya A Tamlyn, Veronica Champine et al.ARTICLESociety & Natural Resources2025Referencias: 5

  • The Impact of Social Norms on Intended Individual and Collective Civic Actions Related to Wolf Reintroduction

    Mireille N Gonzalez, Mireille Gonzalez et al.ARTICLESociety & Natural Resources2024Referencias: 6

    Biodiversity conservation requires individual and collective civic actions that impact broader systems and structures. Though research shows individual conservation-related behaviors are often driven by social norms, little is known about the influence of social norms on collective actions. We sought to identify the relative influence of perceived descriptive and injunctive norms, compared to attitudes, beliefs, and other individual characteristi…

  • Evaluating alternative survey methodologies in human dimensions of wildlife research

    Jerry J Vaske, Andrew W Don Carlos et al.ARTICLEHuman Dimensions of Wildlife2022

    Surveys are frequently used in human dimensions of wildlife research. Declines in response rates from mail and telephone surveys, however, have led researchers to seek alternatives (e.g., online platforms). This article evaluated effects of both selection and response biases on estimates of demographics, wildlife-related recreation, and wildlife value orientations across mail, telephone, and online panel surveys. Selection bias revealed that the …

  • A Mixed-Methods Social Psychology Application Evaluating the Role of Citizen Science in Mitigating Human-Wildlife Conflict

    Open AccessTara L Teel, Morgan Adams et al.ARTICLESociety and Animals2022Referencias: 3

    Human-wildlife conflict ( HWC ) is a global phenomenon with serious implications for biodiversity conservation and human well-being. Innovative solutions demand greater attention to the social factors contributing to HWC , including human thought and behavior, which can be examined through the lens of social psychology. Using the case of human-coyote conflict in North America, this study employed a mixed-methods social psychology approach to expl…

  • Evolving systems of pro-environmental behavior among wildscape gardeners

    Open AccessMegan S Jones, Tara L Teel et al.ARTICLELandscape and Urban Planning2021

  • Listening to Bats

    Open AccessTheresa M Laverty, Tara L Teel et al.ARTICLEJournal of Ethnobiology2021

    While relatively little is known about bats across much of Africa, globally, many bat populations are in decline due to human activities. Successful bat conservation efforts, therefore, depend on both ecological studies and research on human-bat relationships. To address these knowledge gaps about African bats and their interactions with humans, we used semi-structured interviews of pastoralists in northwestern Namibia to assess local experiences…

  • Social identity and acceptability of wild pig ( Sus scrofa ) control actions

    Lauren M Jaebker, Tara L Teel et al.ARTICLEHuman Dimensions of Wildlife2021

    Wild pigs (Sus scrofa) pose significant challenges to wildlife managers. This research explored Texas hunters’ acceptability of wild pig control actions, and whether acceptability varied according to hunters’ affiliation with four different categories of natural resource organizations as an indicator of social identity. Results of a survey (n = 37,317) revealed that most hunters were accepting of all control actions except toxicants and non-letha…

  • Social media as a window into human-wildlife interactions and zoonotic disease risk

    Hailey E Ellis, Hailey E McLean et al.ARTICLEHuman Dimensions of Wildlife2021

    Wild pigs (Sus scrofa) damage agriculture and the environment, as well as transmit diseases to animals and people. Hunters are particularly vulnerable to zoonotic disease risks when harvesting wild pigs. Management agencies have endeavored to inform the public about disease risks associated with wild pigs and best practices for mitigating such risks. However, the extent that this guidance has reached hunters and influenced their practices is uncl…

  • Science with society

    Open AccessCara Steger, Julia A Klein et al.ARTICLEGlobal Environmental Change2021Citada por: 24Referencias: 21

  • Encouraging Safe Wildlife Viewing in National Parks

    Open AccessKatie M Abrams, Kirsten M Leong et al.ARTICLEEnvironmental Communication2020

    Seeing wildlife in natural habitat is an exciting and powerful experience for national park visitors but is risky for visitors and wildlife alike. National parks have long used educational approaches to inspire visitors toengage in conservation behavior and protect themselves from harm. With record visitation in recent years, national parks must hone their communication strategies that support wildlife conservation and reduce wildlife-caused inju…

  • Predation on livestock and its influence on tolerance toward pumas in agroecosystems of the Argentine Dry Chaco

    A Sofía Nanni, Tara L Teel et al.ARTICLEHuman Dimensions of Wildlife2020

    As an apex predator, pumas (Puma concolor) frequently enter into conflict with humans because of predation on livestock. We analyzed the association between puma predation and human tolerance in six agroecosystems of the Argentine Dry Chaco, a global deforestation hotspot. Specifically, we addressed attitudes and behaviors of local social actors toward pumas, their association to reported livestock predation, and the incidence of livestock manage…

  • Social value shift in favour of biodiversity conservation in the United States

    Open AccessMichael J Manfredo, Tara L Teel et al.ARTICLENature Sustainability2020Citada por: 7Referencias: 14

  • A comparison between human-carnivore conflicts and local community attitudes toward carnivores in Westgate Community Conservancy, Samburu, Kenya

    Allison Mitchell, Allison M Mitchell et al.ARTICLEHuman Dimensions of Wildlife2018

    Human-wildlife conflicts are increasing globally, especially involving livestock depredation by carnivores. To understand the relationship between predation frequency and attitudes toward predators, researchers quantified livestock losses for four carnivore species—African wild dog, spotted hyena, leopard, and lion—as well as attitudes toward these carnivores in Westgate Community Conservancy, Samburu, Kenya. Methods included a three-year data co…

  • Metrics and outcomes of conservation education

    Rebecca E W Thomas, Tara L Teel et al.ARTICLEEnvironmental Education Research2018Citada por: 9Referencias: 9

    We conducted a systematic literature review to analyze evaluations of conservation education programs on a global scale in order to better understand (1) temporal and spatial trends in conservation education program evaluations over the last 25 years, (2) patterns in the types of conservation-related issues addressed through these programs, (3) metrics that indicate effectiveness of conservation education programs, and (4) methods and timeframes …

  • Mainstreaming the social sciences in conservation

    Open AccessNathan J Bennett, Rainer Roth et al.ARTICLEConservation Biology2017

    Despite broad recognition of the value of social sciences and increasingly vocal calls for better engagement with the human element of conservation, the conservation social sciences remain misunderstood and underutilized in practice. The conservation social sciences can provide unique and important contributions to society's understanding of the relationships between humans and nature and to improving conservation practice and outcomes. There are…

  • Conservation social science

    Open AccessNathan J Bennett, Rainer Roth et al.ARTICLEBiological Conservation2017

    It has long been claimed that a better understanding of human or social dimensions of environmental issues will improve conservation. The social sciences are one important means through which researchers and practitioners can attain that better understanding. Yet, a lack of awareness of the scope and uncertainty about the purpose of the conservation social sciences impedes the conservation community's effective engagement with the human dimension…

  • Why social values cannot be changed for the sake of conservation

    Open AccessMichael J Manfredo, Jeremy T Bruskotter et al.ARTICLEConservation Biology2017

    The hope for creating widespread change in social values has endured among conservation professionals since early calls by Aldo Leopold for a “land ethic.” However, there has been little serious attention in conservation to the fields of investigation that address values, how they are formed, and how they change. We introduce a social–ecological systems conceptual approach in which values are seen not only as motivational goals people hold but al…

  • Implications of human value shift and persistence for biodiversity conservation

    Open AccessMichael J Manfredo, Tara L Teel et al.ARTICLEConservation Biology2016

    Large‐scale change in human values and associated behavior change is believed by some to be the ultimate solution to achieve global biodiversity conservation. Yet little is known about the dynamics of values. We contribute to this area of inquiry by examining the trajectory of values affecting views of wildlife in North America. Using data from a 19‐state study in the United States and global data from the Schwartz Value Survey, we explored quest…

  • Application of a Stated Choice Approach to Assessing Public Preferences for Wildlife Conservation Funding

    Ashley A Dayer, Alan D Bright et al.ARTICLEHuman Dimensions of Wildlife2016

    Limited funds for wildlife conservation require difficult choices about allocation of resources. One consideration is public preferences. While traditional attitudinal approaches can provide information about preferences for conservation efforts aimed at individual species, stated choice models offer a more suitable approach for exploring the complexity of public support across multiple species, through an examination of individuals’ choices in t…

  • Qualitative Measures of Wildlife Value Orientations with a Diverse Population in New York City

    Caitlin McCoy, Brett L Bruyere et al.ARTICLEHuman Dimensions of Wildlife2016

    This article reports on the development and implementation of a qualitative methodology to measure wildlife value orientations (WVOs) in a focus group setting, with the ultimate goal of developing a technique to help with cross-cultural assessments of WVOs. Information provided by such assessments can assist conservation organizations in understanding and meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse population. The technique was administered to L…

  • A Comparison of Quantitative and Qualitative Methods to Measure Wildlife Value Orientations Among Diverse Audiences

    Loren D Chase, Tara L Teel et al.ARTICLESociety & Natural Resources2015Referencias: 6

    As American society diversifies, and the public interest in natural resources broadens, it is essential that wildlife agencies find ways to better understand and engage increasingly diverse audiences. Wildlife value orientations (WVO) is a concept that addresses this need by augmenting understanding of the different ways people perceive wildlife resources. However, as agencies apply this concept within diverse audiences, it raises questions about…

  • Seeking excellence for the land of paradise

    Rebecca E W Thomas, Tara L Teel et al.ARTICLEStudies In Educational Evaluation2014

  • Payments for ecosystem services and landowner interest

    Open AccessEsther Duke, Esther Alice Duke et al.ARTICLEEcological Economics2014

  • Contextual Factors Influencing Support for Sea Turtle Management Actions in Ogasawara Islands, Japan

    Asuka Ishizaki, Tara L Teel et al.ARTICLEHuman Dimensions of Wildlife2011

    Similar to making purchasing decisions, people's support for wildlife management actions can be influenced by various tradeoffs and contextual factors. Using conjoint analyses, we assessed the relative importance of three factors associated with possible management actions for reducing human-related impacts on sea turtle nesting in Ogasawara Islands, Japan. The factors were examined in a 2007 door-to-door survey of Ogasawara residents (n = 553, 6…