Katherine D Arbuthnott
Biographic Data
| ID | 211877 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Katherine D Arbuthnott |
| GIVEN NAMES | Katherine D |
| FAMILY NAME | Arbuthnott |
| SIGNATURE | ARBUTHNOTT K D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Regina |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5363-4777 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1987 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Cooperation and the Mistaken Belief of Human Nature
To deal with global environmental and humanitarian crises, humanity needs cooperation at all levels from local to international. One significant barrier to cooperation is widespread distrust of other people, institutions, and nations, which is founded on a mistaken belief that human nature is fundamentally selfish. To achieve the UN Sustainability Goals (SDGs) in time to preserve a livable planet for future generations, innate human cooperation n…
There’s nothing like the real thing
Given the value of natural environments for climate change solutions and human health, public support for preserving and restoring natural ecosystems is important. One avenue to such support is to increase connection to nature, so it is important to understand factors that influence this characteristic. In the context of Songs for Nature workshops, we examined whether online and outdoor nature contact increase nature connection in a similar manne…
Songwriting for nature
We conducted two field studies to examine whether songwriting retreats held in a natural setting would increase nature connectedness, as well as improve emotional well-being and performance on a creative reasoning task. In the first study, high school students took part in songwriting instruction either in their school or at a national wildlife conservation area. Results showed that the natural setting uniquely increased nature connection, while …
How Do Money and Time Restrictions Influence Self-Constraining Behavior in Polluting the Commons
Commons are resources shared by a group of people, and are studied using the commons dilemma paradigm. Despite Hardin’s prediction that the only sustainable management options are government regulation or private ownership, sustainable commons management has been observed with unregulated groups; however, global commons such as the atmosphere and oceans seem to conform to the prediction of “tragedy” because self-interests among users lead to degr…
Natural history museums, parks, and connection with nature
Experiences in natural settings, and indirect nature experiences such as films, increase both well-being and environmentally protective behavior. Thus, public facilities such as natural history museums may facilitate pro-environmental behavior changes. In three studies, we examined nature connection, well-being, and spontaneous well-being goals as a function of exposure to museum exhibits or parks. Participants recruited in parks reported higher …
Understanding of Biodiversity Among Western Canadian University Students
Escalation of commitment to fossil fuels
The Use of Imagery and Fantasy Techniques with Adolescents
Imagery and fantasy are once again becoming an important aspect of counseling and psychotherapy. In this article the authors describe the use of imagery in therapy and consider the potential for application of imagery techniques with adolescents. A framework for this process and case examples are provided
Songwriting for nature
We conducted two field studies to examine whether songwriting retreats held in a natural setting would increase nature connectedness, as well as improve emotional well-being and performance on a creative reasoning task. In the first study, high school students took part in songwriting instruction either in their school or at a national wildlife conservation area. Results showed that the natural setting uniquely increased nature connection, while …
The Use of Imagery and Fantasy Techniques with Adolescents
Imagery and fantasy are once again becoming an important aspect of counseling and psychotherapy. In this article the authors describe the use of imagery in therapy and consider the potential for application of imagery techniques with adolescents. A framework for this process and case examples are provided
Escalation of commitment to fossil fuels
Natural history museums, parks, and connection with nature
Experiences in natural settings, and indirect nature experiences such as films, increase both well-being and environmentally protective behavior. Thus, public facilities such as natural history museums may facilitate pro-environmental behavior changes. In three studies, we examined nature connection, well-being, and spontaneous well-being goals as a function of exposure to museum exhibits or parks. Participants recruited in parks reported higher …
Understanding of Biodiversity Among Western Canadian University Students
How Do Money and Time Restrictions Influence Self-Constraining Behavior in Polluting the Commons
Commons are resources shared by a group of people, and are studied using the commons dilemma paradigm. Despite Hardin’s prediction that the only sustainable management options are government regulation or private ownership, sustainable commons management has been observed with unregulated groups; however, global commons such as the atmosphere and oceans seem to conform to the prediction of “tragedy” because self-interests among users lead to degr…
Songwriting for nature
We conducted two field studies to examine whether songwriting retreats held in a natural setting would increase nature connectedness, as well as improve emotional well-being and performance on a creative reasoning task. In the first study, high school students took part in songwriting instruction either in their school or at a national wildlife conservation area. Results showed that the natural setting uniquely increased nature connection, while …
There’s nothing like the real thing
Given the value of natural environments for climate change solutions and human health, public support for preserving and restoring natural ecosystems is important. One avenue to such support is to increase connection to nature, so it is important to understand factors that influence this characteristic. In the context of Songs for Nature workshops, we examined whether online and outdoor nature contact increase nature connection in a similar manne…
Cooperation and the Mistaken Belief of Human Nature
To deal with global environmental and humanitarian crises, humanity needs cooperation at all levels from local to international. One significant barrier to cooperation is widespread distrust of other people, institutions, and nations, which is founded on a mistaken belief that human nature is fundamentally selfish. To achieve the UN Sustainability Goals (SDGs) in time to preserve a livable planet for future generations, innate human cooperation n…
Animal and Plant Science Education (4 works) · Engineering (4 works) · Environmental Education and Sustainability (4 works) · Geography (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Urban Green Space and Health (4 works) · Ecology (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Archaeology (2 works)