Sarah M Bexell
Biographic Data
| ID | 217622 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sarah M Bexell |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sarah M |
| FAMILY NAME | Bexell |
| SIGNATURE | BEXELL S M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Denver |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8058-6299 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 17 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The effectiveness and implementation of a humane education program in China
Alignment thinking and complementary curriculum
Objective Environmental education (EE) is an approach which should be activated immediately to address environmental injustice and catastrophe. Though broad agreement exists with the need for EE in the US, there is an implementation gap.Method This study offers a thematic analysis from qualitative interviews with 13 teachers and administrators who worked in a large, urban district in the Western United States, identifying how curriculum can addre…
The Link Between Attitudes Toward Animals and Empathy With Humans in China
The current study aimed to investigate transference assumption – that encouraging pro-animal attitudes will increase empathy both with humans and other species. We used a cross-sectional survey method to examine the triadic relations among empathy with humans, empathy with animals, and pro-animal attitudes. To compare the research conducted in primarily Western contexts, a sample of 669 Chinese adults completed the Animal Attitude Scale, Basic Em…
This Image Haunts Me to This Day”
This study builds on the concept of “psychoterratic” conditions, an array of mental health experiences related to global environmental change. Among these conditions are those referring to emotional distress caused by changing of familiar landscapes due to anthropogenic factors. This study asks, if humans can experience psychological distress due to changing familiar landscapes, can they also experience distress from the loss of cherished other-t…
Attitudes Toward Nonhuman Animals During the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) Outbreak in China
Nonhuman animals are often abandoned and killed during non-epidemic and epidemic emergencies. However, the study of public attitudes toward animals during an epidemic outbreak and their antecedents and consequences is rare. The present study aimed to determine the individual and psychological variables associated with attitudes toward animals during the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic in China. Two groups of 990 adults completed an onli…
An analysis of inclusion gaps in sustainable development themes
Recently, humans have negatively altered ecosystems more rapidly and extensively than in any other time in human history, contributing to gains in well-being and economic development for some, while threatening the security of most, particularly oppressed populations. We comprehensively reviewed recent social work literature (2010–2015) to examine gaps in environmental sustainability themes relevant to social work practice. Peer-reviewed manuscri…
Environmental literacy and nature experience in Chengdu, China
This research investigated environmental literacy and nature experience among 1433 children and adults in Chengdu, China. Utilizing a standard measure of environmental literacy modified to be culture- and age-appropriate, we found almost universal agreement that nature should be protected. Although our results showed that older groups were less likely to enjoy experiences in nature compared to the younger ones, this was not reflected in a reduced…
A Human Rights Approach to Planning Families
We present reflections on the current normative model of family planning and provide a novel alternative model centred on children’s rights. Over the last half-century, environmentalists, ecological economists, and child psychologists have raised key issues facing child rights: the threat of climate change and environmental degradation, the critical importance of childhood development, and growing economic inequality. As these challenges have bec…
The Effects of a Summer Camp Program in China on Children's Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Toward Animals
This summative evaluation, conducted in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, studied whether participation in a conservation education camp positively changed 8–12-year-old children’s (a) knowledge of how to protect animals, (b) care about animals, (c) propensity for environmental and wildlife stewardship, and (d) compassionate behavior toward animals and nature. Influenced by conservation psychology, social learning theory, empathy and moral develo…
Giving Voice to the “Voiceless”
As part of journalism's commitment to truth and justice by providing a diversity of relevant points of view, journalists have an obligation to provide the perspective of nonhuman animals in everyday stories that influence the animals’ and our lives. This essay provides justification and guidance on why and how this can be accomplished, recommending that, when writing about nonhuman animals or issues, journalists should: (1) observe, listen to, an…
Nest Building in Captive Gorilla gorilla gorilla
Giving Voice to the “Voiceless”
As part of journalism's commitment to truth and justice by providing a diversity of relevant points of view, journalists have an obligation to provide the perspective of nonhuman animals in everyday stories that influence the animals’ and our lives. This essay provides justification and guidance on why and how this can be accomplished, recommending that, when writing about nonhuman animals or issues, journalists should: (1) observe, listen to, an…
Environmental literacy and nature experience in Chengdu, China
This research investigated environmental literacy and nature experience among 1433 children and adults in Chengdu, China. Utilizing a standard measure of environmental literacy modified to be culture- and age-appropriate, we found almost universal agreement that nature should be protected. Although our results showed that older groups were less likely to enjoy experiences in nature compared to the younger ones, this was not reflected in a reduced…
Nest Building in Captive Gorilla gorilla gorilla
The Link Between Attitudes Toward Animals and Empathy With Humans in China
The current study aimed to investigate transference assumption – that encouraging pro-animal attitudes will increase empathy both with humans and other species. We used a cross-sectional survey method to examine the triadic relations among empathy with humans, empathy with animals, and pro-animal attitudes. To compare the research conducted in primarily Western contexts, a sample of 669 Chinese adults completed the Animal Attitude Scale, Basic Em…
Attitudes Toward Nonhuman Animals During the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) Outbreak in China
Nonhuman animals are often abandoned and killed during non-epidemic and epidemic emergencies. However, the study of public attitudes toward animals during an epidemic outbreak and their antecedents and consequences is rare. The present study aimed to determine the individual and psychological variables associated with attitudes toward animals during the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic in China. Two groups of 990 adults completed an onli…
A Human Rights Approach to Planning Families
We present reflections on the current normative model of family planning and provide a novel alternative model centred on children’s rights. Over the last half-century, environmentalists, ecological economists, and child psychologists have raised key issues facing child rights: the threat of climate change and environmental degradation, the critical importance of childhood development, and growing economic inequality. As these challenges have bec…
Nest Building in Captive Gorilla gorilla gorilla
Giving Voice to the “Voiceless”
As part of journalism's commitment to truth and justice by providing a diversity of relevant points of view, journalists have an obligation to provide the perspective of nonhuman animals in everyday stories that influence the animals’ and our lives. This essay provides justification and guidance on why and how this can be accomplished, recommending that, when writing about nonhuman animals or issues, journalists should: (1) observe, listen to, an…
The Effects of a Summer Camp Program in China on Children's Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Toward Animals
This summative evaluation, conducted in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, studied whether participation in a conservation education camp positively changed 8–12-year-old children’s (a) knowledge of how to protect animals, (b) care about animals, (c) propensity for environmental and wildlife stewardship, and (d) compassionate behavior toward animals and nature. Influenced by conservation psychology, social learning theory, empathy and moral develo…
An analysis of inclusion gaps in sustainable development themes
Recently, humans have negatively altered ecosystems more rapidly and extensively than in any other time in human history, contributing to gains in well-being and economic development for some, while threatening the security of most, particularly oppressed populations. We comprehensively reviewed recent social work literature (2010–2015) to examine gaps in environmental sustainability themes relevant to social work practice. Peer-reviewed manuscri…
Environmental literacy and nature experience in Chengdu, China
This research investigated environmental literacy and nature experience among 1433 children and adults in Chengdu, China. Utilizing a standard measure of environmental literacy modified to be culture- and age-appropriate, we found almost universal agreement that nature should be protected. Although our results showed that older groups were less likely to enjoy experiences in nature compared to the younger ones, this was not reflected in a reduced…
A Human Rights Approach to Planning Families
We present reflections on the current normative model of family planning and provide a novel alternative model centred on children’s rights. Over the last half-century, environmentalists, ecological economists, and child psychologists have raised key issues facing child rights: the threat of climate change and environmental degradation, the critical importance of childhood development, and growing economic inequality. As these challenges have bec…
Attitudes Toward Nonhuman Animals During the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) Outbreak in China
Nonhuman animals are often abandoned and killed during non-epidemic and epidemic emergencies. However, the study of public attitudes toward animals during an epidemic outbreak and their antecedents and consequences is rare. The present study aimed to determine the individual and psychological variables associated with attitudes toward animals during the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic in China. Two groups of 990 adults completed an onli…
This Image Haunts Me to This Day”
This study builds on the concept of “psychoterratic” conditions, an array of mental health experiences related to global environmental change. Among these conditions are those referring to emotional distress caused by changing of familiar landscapes due to anthropogenic factors. This study asks, if humans can experience psychological distress due to changing familiar landscapes, can they also experience distress from the loss of cherished other-t…
The Link Between Attitudes Toward Animals and Empathy With Humans in China
The current study aimed to investigate transference assumption – that encouraging pro-animal attitudes will increase empathy both with humans and other species. We used a cross-sectional survey method to examine the triadic relations among empathy with humans, empathy with animals, and pro-animal attitudes. To compare the research conducted in primarily Western contexts, a sample of 669 Chinese adults completed the Animal Attitude Scale, Basic Em…
Alignment thinking and complementary curriculum
Objective Environmental education (EE) is an approach which should be activated immediately to address environmental injustice and catastrophe. Though broad agreement exists with the need for EE in the US, there is an implementation gap.Method This study offers a thematic analysis from qualitative interviews with 13 teachers and administrators who worked in a large, urban district in the Western United States, identifying how curriculum can addre…
The effectiveness and implementation of a humane education program in China
Psychology (7 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Ecology (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Animal and Plant Science Education (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Biology (3 works) · Ecology (3 works) · Engineering (3 works) · Environmental education (3 works)