Elissa Pearson
Biographic Data
| ID | 6627019 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Elissa Pearson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Elissa |
| FAMILY NAME | Pearson |
| SIGNATURE | PEARSON E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Australia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7171-468X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 17 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Challenges and successes to the implementation of a zoo conservation-education program
Humans and Sharks
There is worldwide concern regarding the conservation status of sharks. Public perceptions of sharks, often based on inaccurate negative stereotypes transmitted through the media and popular culture, appear to be limiting support for their conservation. Yet, there is a paucity of research exploring the knowledge and attitudes of the general public regarding sharks and their conservation, as well as approaches to improve these factors and encourag…
Measuring zoo visitor learning and understanding about orangutans
Despite the endangered status of the orangutan, very little research has sought to understand what people know about this species or the conservation challenges they face. As zoos are well placed to influence such understandings, the present study sought to explore knowledge following a visit to orangutan exhibits at three Australian zoos (N = 240). Two learning assessments were utilised, capturing (1) self-reported learning and (2) understanding…
Normative data and longitudinal invariance of the Life Engagement Test (LET) in a community sample of older adults
Age group differences and longitudinal changes in approach–avoidance sensitivity
Harnessing visual media in environmental education
Many animals are currently facing extinction. Conservation education which highlights the impacts of our behaviour on other species survival is crucial. This study provides evidence for the use of visual media to increase knowledge, attitudes and conservation behaviours regarding the highly endangered orangutan. University students (n = 126) were shown two styles of educational presentation (knowledge-based, emotive), representative of material w…
Measuring zoo visitor learning and understanding about orangutans
Despite the endangered status of the orangutan, very little research has sought to understand what people know about this species or the conservation challenges they face. As zoos are well placed to influence such understandings, the present study sought to explore knowledge following a visit to orangutan exhibits at three Australian zoos (N = 240). Two learning assessments were utilised, capturing (1) self-reported learning and (2) understanding…
Harnessing visual media in environmental education
Many animals are currently facing extinction. Conservation education which highlights the impacts of our behaviour on other species survival is crucial. This study provides evidence for the use of visual media to increase knowledge, attitudes and conservation behaviours regarding the highly endangered orangutan. University students (n = 126) were shown two styles of educational presentation (knowledge-based, emotive), representative of material w…
Humans and Sharks
There is worldwide concern regarding the conservation status of sharks. Public perceptions of sharks, often based on inaccurate negative stereotypes transmitted through the media and popular culture, appear to be limiting support for their conservation. Yet, there is a paucity of research exploring the knowledge and attitudes of the general public regarding sharks and their conservation, as well as approaches to improve these factors and encourag…
Harnessing visual media in environmental education
Many animals are currently facing extinction. Conservation education which highlights the impacts of our behaviour on other species survival is crucial. This study provides evidence for the use of visual media to increase knowledge, attitudes and conservation behaviours regarding the highly endangered orangutan. University students (n = 126) were shown two styles of educational presentation (knowledge-based, emotive), representative of material w…
Normative data and longitudinal invariance of the Life Engagement Test (LET) in a community sample of older adults
Age group differences and longitudinal changes in approach–avoidance sensitivity
Measuring zoo visitor learning and understanding about orangutans
Despite the endangered status of the orangutan, very little research has sought to understand what people know about this species or the conservation challenges they face. As zoos are well placed to influence such understandings, the present study sought to explore knowledge following a visit to orangutan exhibits at three Australian zoos (N = 240). Two learning assessments were utilised, capturing (1) self-reported learning and (2) understanding…
Humans and Sharks
There is worldwide concern regarding the conservation status of sharks. Public perceptions of sharks, often based on inaccurate negative stereotypes transmitted through the media and popular culture, appear to be limiting support for their conservation. Yet, there is a paucity of research exploring the knowledge and attitudes of the general public regarding sharks and their conservation, as well as approaches to improve these factors and encourag…
Challenges and successes to the implementation of a zoo conservation-education program
Psychology (6 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Animal and Plant Science Education (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Behavioral Health and Interventions (2 works)