Clarifying beliefs underlying hunter intentions to support a ban on lead shot
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Abstract
Shot from hunting adds toxic lead to environments worldwide. Existing lead shot regulations have been instituted with little understanding of hunter beliefs and attitudes. This study applied the Theory of Reasoned Action, using a multilevel, multivariate approach, to clarify how positive and negative beliefs relate to attitudes about a ban on lead shot. Structure coefficients and commonality analysis were employed to further examine relationships between beliefs and attitudes. Results suggest that while both positive and negative outcomes influence attitudes, positive outcomes were more influential for supporters and negative beliefs for opposers. Management may need to focus on the results from hunters who indicated that they would be unlikely to support a ban, as these hunters include those who may actively oppose additional efforts to regulate lead.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Clarifying beliefs underlying hunter intentions to support a ban on lead shot |
| Series title | Society & Natural Resources: An International Journal |
| DOI | 10.1080/08941920.2015.1107792 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Year Published | 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Online |
| Contributing office(s) | Coop Res Unit Leetown, Contaminant Biology Program |
| Description | 16 p. |
| First page | 852 |
| Last page | 867 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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