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0000-0002-8293-4960
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University of South Australia
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Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2014
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 03-02-2019
DOI: 10.3390/SU11030802
Abstract: There are few studies examining the wellbeing benefits from exposure to natural environments differing in ecological attributes, such as bio ersity, and they have not had consistent results. This study progresses our understanding of the nuanced relationship between nature and wellbeing by analyzing the self-reported benefits derived from urban green spaces varying in a range of objectively measured bio ersity attributes such as bird species richness, habitat ersity, and structural heterogeneity. Respondents’ (n = 840) perceptions of bio ersity and naturalness were also examined. We identified the bio ersity attributes most strongly associated with particular benefits, as well as the types of parks where those benefits were significantly more likely to occur. Findings suggest that perceived, rather than objective measures of bio ersity are better predictors of subjective wellbeing benefits. Of the assessed bio ersity attributes, vegetation cover consistently correlated most strongly with psychological benefits. Stress reduction and mood improvement were greatest in nature parks and lowest in pocket parks. Increases in each bio ersity attribute significantly affected psychological wellbeing at different thresholds, suggesting the relationship between bio ersity and wellbeing is not linear. Thresholds of sensitivity for park attributes are discussed, with vegetation cover, naturalness, structural heterogeneity, and park type emerging as the most useful differentiators for studying human responses to nature. Our findings can help inform green space planning to maximize environmental benefits and health benefits concurrently.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 22-04-2008
DOI: 10.1007/S10493-008-9152-Z
Abstract: The ornate kangaroo tick, Amblyomma triguttatum triguttatum, is invasive on Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. To assess the potential for developing comprehensive management strategies for the species, we mailed 1,000 surveys to Yorke Peninsula residents to investigate community perceptions of ticks, gather information on tick-host ecology, and assess whether or not occupation and length of residence affected whether residents had seen ticks. The response rate was 32% most respondents (63%) had not seen ticks on Yorke Peninsula. Of those who had (n = 104), 56% had seen ticks on animals, especially lizards (31%) and kangaroos (20%) 50% had seen ticks on humans. Of the 64 respondents who believed places on Yorke Peninsula had many ticks, 56% identified Innes National Park and 75% areas on southern Yorke Peninsula. The likelihood of seeing ticks was not related to occupation. Whether respondents had seen ticks was related to length of residence on Yorke Peninsula (<10 years = 23.6%, 10-30 years = 44.0%, 31-50 years = 47.6%, 51-70 years = 30.9%, 71+ years = 21.4%). The number of respondents who had seen ticks on humans suggests that tick-borne diseases could become a public health issue on Yorke Peninsula. This finding is of particular concern because A. t. triguttatum is implicated in the epidemiology of Q fever in Queensland. Finally, respondents were unaware of the responsibility for tick management, which demonstrates a need for collaboration amongst stakeholders.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2023
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 07-2012
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2015
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 03-2013
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2015
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 06-02-2018
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 19-12-2019
Abstract: Immersive virtual environments (IVEs) were used to test the effects of bio ersity on recovery from induced stress. Three natural environments and one urban environment were used to represent ordinal levels of bio ersity (none, low, moderate, and high). The four IVEs comprised visual, auditory, and olfactory stimuli. An additional high bio ersity IVE without auditory or olfactory stimuli was also included to study the effects of multisensory stimulation per se on recovery from stress and perceptions of bio ersity. Following stress induction via a novel IVE Trier Social Stress Test (TSST-IVE), heart rate and five self-reported well-being measures were used to assess participants’ recovery after immersion in one of the five IVEs. The results showed consistent well-being responses across both self-reported and physiological measures, suggesting bio ersity does directly affect human well-being. However, the relationship was not linear. For most measures of well-being, stress recovery was least effective in the urban IVE, consistent with past research. The low bio ersity IVE elicited the greatest improvement in all well-being measures except self-reported calmness. One could speculate that the landscape features of the least bio erse IVE may elicit subconscious preferences toward savanna-like landscapes, as suggested by previous studies. The IVE depicting a moderate level of bio ersity was the least restorative of the natural environments. A multisensory experience was associated with better recovery in all measures of well-being than a visual-only experience, and perceptions of landscape components significantly differed between two identical nature scenes when auditory and olfactory stimuli were removed. Nuances in the data and implications of the findings are discussed. The results signal a need for caution and question the assumption that cultural ecosystem services align with positive outcomes for bio ersity conservation.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2010
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 13-06-2019
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Date: 12-2017
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Date: 24-02-2012
DOI: 10.1093/IJPOR/EDS001
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 05-2013
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 08-03-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2021
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2022
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2023
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2019
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2012
Publisher: Universidad de Navarra
Date: 10-01-2023
Abstract: Television series act as one of the primary sources of information on mental and neurological disorders. However, research on the accurate representation of mental disorders and clinical reality still lacks, especially since it requires an interdisciplinary approach with higher complexity. This article analyses the narrative depiction of depression, autism without intellectual disability, and antisocial personality disorder in three case studies: Atypical (Netflix, 2017-present), My Mad Fat Diary (E4, 2013-2015), and The End of The F***ing World (E4 & Netflix, 2017-2019). The aim is to identify which stereotypes are still predominant on-screen and determine whether they are reliable with their clinical reality. Hence, the authors propose a narrative content analysis based on the medication, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and Stahl’s Essential Pharmacology Guide. The authors applied a methodology based on the standard analysis measurement of different case studies under a unified pattern for mental disorders’ intrinsic socio-economic and gender aspects. The results showed that TV series try to opt for better representations, but many still perpetuate misconceptions and misrepresentations due to a tension between showing realistic, educational values (edutainment) and opting for a gripping audio-visual and narrative drama. In conclusion, erse realities are hardly achieved. Moreover, TV series criticise how the anger is placed on oneself instead of the system.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2014
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2011
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 08-02-2021
Publisher: Canadian Science Publishing
Date: 09-2016
DOI: 10.1139/ER-2015-0070
Abstract: Bushfire management systems can potentially undermine conservation policy if people do not value bio ersity conservation or understand what constitutes effective fire management. Our objective for this study was to review recent social research that explores public and practitioner perceptions of risk mitigation and bio ersity values in relation to bushfire management. To do this we undertook a systematic review of bushfire management literature published over a 15-year period from the year 2000 to 2014 to evaluate the current state of knowledge addressing public and practitioner perceptions of the relationship between bushfire risk and bio ersity conservation within a fire management context. A total of 39 articles addressed this issue, suggesting a disconnect between research into perceptions of bushfire risk mitigation and perceptions of bio ersity conservation. An integrated research approach that addresses the social component of the impact of risk mitigation policy and bio ersity conservation strategies is needed.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2018
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 24-05-2022
DOI: 10.3390/H11030066
Abstract: This article aims to foster a better theoretical understanding of the narrative representation of mental and neurodevelopmental disorders, specifically depression, antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), and autism (ASD), without intellectual disability on British and U.S. coming-of-age and dramedy television series. A research pilot showed that very little research has been performed on TV series and mental disorders, which confirms the need for this particular study. To do so, the authors explore, through a systemized literature review, the depiction of medical aspects found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which correspond to symptoms, diagnosis, medication, and treatment within the narrative. The theoretical results seem to indicate that there has been an improvement regarding the framing of mental and neurodevelopmental disorders, but there are still copious misrepresentations and a lack of depictions of the economic realities of the healthcare system. Only a few exceptions show non-normative Western aspects, such as physical traits and gender intersectionality. In conclusion, more profound and analytical knowledge of narrative elements will provide creators with a better capacity to recognize and counter stigmatizing portrayals of these disorders to have a more positive social impact and contribute to edutainment.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 2010
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 17-03-2022
Abstract: TV series’ depictions of mental disorders have received considerable scholarly attention. However, few studies have considered the role of aesthetic elements in representing mental disorders. Therefore, in this study, we analysed how aesthetic features influence the representation of “psychopathy” in British coming-of-age TV series through the case study of The End of the F***ing World. We chose to analyse psychopathy due to its over-representation in the media and its often-mistaken conflation with the actual mental disorder of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). We applied an aesthetic methodology in our analysis. We analysed the series in terms of language, appearance, behaviour, music and sound, technical devices, and intertextuality, closely observing three sequences of various episodes that correspond to the character’s symptoms, diagnosis, medication, and treatment. Our findings show that the aesthetic characteristics, characters, and events of the plot can act as expressive means through which the experience of living with a mental disorder can be accurately represented and simultaneously entertain viewers with drama and suspense. The series challenges the reductionist perspective and previous stereotypes of audio–visual pieces related to ASPD, suggesting that future TV series can better represent mental disorders with the correct use of television aesthetics and cinematic devices.
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