Values and angler behavior

Recreational anglers can help stop the spread of invasive species through a variety of actions, such as cleaning their fishing equipment between waterbodies. Resource managers are seeking a better understanding of why or why not anglers choose to take action. Our project surveyed recreational anglers in the Great Lakes region to answer the following research question: What are the primary psychological drivers of angler behaviors relevant to the spread of aquatic invasive species? I am particularly interested in values and risk perceptions as key psychological drivers of behavior.

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Publications

van Riper, C. J., Browning, M. H., Becker, D., Stewart, W., Suski, C. D., Browning, L., & Golebie, E. (2019). Human-Nature Relationships and Normative Beliefs Influence Behaviors that Reduce the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species. Environmental management, 63(1), 69-79.

Golebie, E.J., C.J. van Riper, C. Suski, R. Stedman. (2021). Reducing invasive species transport among recreational anglers: the importance of values and risk perceptions. North American Journal of Fisheries Management, 41(6), 1812-1825

Golebie, E.J., C.J. van Riper, G. Hitzroth, A. Huegelmann, N. Joffe-Nelson. (in prep) Barriers to participation in aquatic invasive species prevention among recreational water users.