Learning from Wildlife-Inspired Awe

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2020

Abstract

This study sought to explore the implications for individuals who experienced awe while in the presence of wildlife. A conceptual framework was adapted that integrated the theory of emotional learning with experiential learning theory. In-depth interviews brought into focus the resultant learning stemming from experiences of wildlife-inspired awe. Learning manifested through pro-environmental and prosocial behaviors in which participants’ career choices were affected as well as their advocacy for pro-environmental behaviors within their community of friends and family. In the process of chronicling participants’ stories, we developed a better understanding of the ways in which people make sense of and ultimately learn from experiences of wildlife-inspired awe.

Department

Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services

Print ISSN

0095-8964

Online ISSN

1940-1892

Publication Title

The Journal of Environmental Education

DOI

10.1080/00958964.2019.1594148

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