Stephen Kellert's development and contribution of relational values in social-ecological systems

December 1, 2018 - Ross, Helen; Witt, Katherine; Jones, Natalie A.

Journal or Book Title: CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

DOI:10.1016/j.cosust.2018.10.007

Abstract: Relational values add a vital yet neglected dimension to explain the 'coupling' processes between humans and nature in social-ecological systems. We highlight the late Stephen Kellert's seminal contribution to the study of relational values, in the context of later contributions in this field. Kellert's set of nine, later ten, values were strongly founded in empirical research over several decades with wildlife and landscapes, in the USA and other countries. The values are related to the 'biophilia hypothesis'- that humans have innate connections with nature. This review explains the development and innovation of Kellert's framework, taking a critical view of the methods and subject matter on which it is based, and its contribution to the study of social-ecological systems.

Type of Publication: Review

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