Associate Professor Angela Dean
Associate Professor

Angela Dean

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Background

Dr Angela Dean is a conservation social scientist with more than 20 years’ experience leading research and engagement programs with diverse communities, from urban residents to rural farming communities. Her research draws on behavioural science to explore patterns and drivers of environmental stewardship, how people experience and perceive environmental change, and the effectiveness of different engagement & communication approaches in encouraging uptake of conservation actions. Angela works closely with a range of government and NGO partners, coordinating social monitoring of engagement in reef and waterway stewardship.

Availability

Associate Professor Angela Dean is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Agriculture, land and farm management Climate change impacts and adaptation Conservation and biodiversity Environmental Sciences Environmental assessment and monitoring Environmental education and extension Environmental management Human Society Human impacts of climate change and human adaptation Natural resource management Psychology Sustainable agricultural development Wildlife and habitat management

Qualifications

  • Member, British Ecological Society, British Ecological Society
  • Member, Society for Conservation Biology, Society for Conservation Biology

Search Professor Angela Dean’s works on UQ eSpace

167 works between 2002 and 2025
All (167) Journal Article (142) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (7) Other Outputs (14)

1 - 20 of 167 works

Featured

2023

Journal Article

Relationships between hope, optimism, and conservation engagement

Dean, Angela J. and Wilson, Kerrie A. (2023). Relationships between hope, optimism, and conservation engagement. Conservation Biology, 37 (2) e14009, e14009. doi: 10.1111/cobi.14020

Relationships between hope, optimism, and conservation engagement

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2022

Journal Article

Beyond proximity: how subjective perceptions of enablers and constraints influence patterns of blue space recreation

Dean, Angela J., Ross, Helen, Roiko, Anne, Fielding, Kelly S., Saeck, Emily, Johnston, Kim, Beatson, Amanda, Udy, James and Maxwell, Paul (2022). Beyond proximity: how subjective perceptions of enablers and constraints influence patterns of blue space recreation. Landscape and Urban Planning, 228 104557, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2022.104557

Beyond proximity: how subjective perceptions of enablers and constraints influence patterns of blue space recreation

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2022

Journal Article

Accelerating the adoption of water sensitive innovations: community perceptions of practices and technologies to mitigate urban stormwater pollution

Dean, Angela J., Newton, Fiona J., Gulliver, Robyn E., Fielding, Kelly S. and Ross, Helen (2022). Accelerating the adoption of water sensitive innovations: community perceptions of practices and technologies to mitigate urban stormwater pollution. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 66 (4), 1-20. doi: 10.1080/09640568.2021.2002279

Accelerating the adoption of water sensitive innovations: community perceptions of practices and technologies to mitigate urban stormwater pollution

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2021

Journal Article

Understanding the effectiveness of policy instruments to encourage adoption of farming practices to improve water quality for the Great Barrier Reef

Eberhard, Rachel, Coggan, Anthea, Jarvis, Diane, Hamman, Evan, Taylor, Bruce, Baresi, Umberto, Vella, Karen, Dean, Angela J., Deane, Felicity, Helmstedt, Kate and Mayfield, Helen (2021). Understanding the effectiveness of policy instruments to encourage adoption of farming practices to improve water quality for the Great Barrier Reef. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 172 112793, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112793

Understanding the effectiveness of policy instruments to encourage adoption of farming practices to improve water quality for the Great Barrier Reef

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2021

Journal Article

'Stickiness' of water-saving behaviours: what factors influence whether behaviours are maintained or given up?

Dean, Angela J., Kneebone, Sarah, Tull, Fraser, Lauren, Nita and Smith, Liam D. G. (2021). 'Stickiness' of water-saving behaviours: what factors influence whether behaviours are maintained or given up?. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 169 105531, 105531. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105531

'Stickiness' of water-saving behaviours: what factors influence whether behaviours are maintained or given up?

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2021

Journal Article

Drivers of adoption and spread of wildlife management initiatives in Mexico

Romero‐de‐Diego, Cristina, Dean, Angela, Jagadish, Arundhati, Witt, Bradd, Mascia, Michael B. and Mills, Morena (2021). Drivers of adoption and spread of wildlife management initiatives in Mexico. Conservation Science and Practice, 3 (7) e438. doi: 10.1111/csp2.438

Drivers of adoption and spread of wildlife management initiatives in Mexico

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2021

Journal Article

Environmental management in the peri-urban region: psychological and contextual factors influencing private land conservation actions

Uebel, Konrad, Rhodes, Jonathan, Wilson, Kerrie A. and Dean, Angela J. (2021). Environmental management in the peri-urban region: psychological and contextual factors influencing private land conservation actions. Environmental Management, 68 (2), 184-197. doi: 10.1007/s00267-021-01487-6

Environmental management in the peri-urban region: psychological and contextual factors influencing private land conservation actions

Featured

2020

Journal Article

Landholder typologies illuminate pathways for social change in a deforestation hotspot

Simmons, B. Alexander, Wilson, Kerrie A. and Dean, Angela J. (2020). Landholder typologies illuminate pathways for social change in a deforestation hotspot. Journal of Environmental Management, 254 109777, 109777. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109777

Landholder typologies illuminate pathways for social change in a deforestation hotspot

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2020

Journal Article

“Taking action for the Reef?”–Australians do not connect Reef conservation with individual climate-related actions

Dean, Angela J., Gulliver, Robyn E. and Wilson, Kerrie A. (2020). “Taking action for the Reef?”–Australians do not connect Reef conservation with individual climate-related actions. Conservation Letters, 14 (2) e12765, e12765. doi: 10.1111/conl.12765

“Taking action for the Reef?”–Australians do not connect Reef conservation with individual climate-related actions

Featured

2019

Journal Article

Achieving conservation impact by shifting focus from human attitudes to behaviors

Nilsson, Danielle, Fielding, Kelly and Dean, Angela (2019). Achieving conservation impact by shifting focus from human attitudes to behaviors. Conservation Biology, 34 (1) cobi.13363, 93-102. doi: 10.1111/cobi.13363

Achieving conservation impact by shifting focus from human attitudes to behaviors

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2019

Journal Article

Beyond the ‘extinction of experience’ – novel pathways between nature experience and support for nature conservation

Dean, Angela J., Barnett, Adrian G., Wilson, Kerrie A. and Turrell, Gavin (2019). Beyond the ‘extinction of experience’ – novel pathways between nature experience and support for nature conservation. Global Environmental Change, 55, 48-57. doi: 10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2019.02.002

Beyond the ‘extinction of experience’ – novel pathways between nature experience and support for nature conservation

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2019

Journal Article

Building community support for coastal management — What types of messages are most effective?

Dean, Angela J., Fielding, Kelly S. and Wilson, Kerrie A. (2019). Building community support for coastal management — What types of messages are most effective?. Environmental Science & Policy, 92, 161-169. doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2018.11.026

Building community support for coastal management — What types of messages are most effective?

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2019

Journal Article

Pathways between contrasting ecotourism experiences and conservation engagement

Massingham, Emily, Fuller, Richard A. and Dean, Angela J. (2019). Pathways between contrasting ecotourism experiences and conservation engagement. Biodiversity and Conservation, 28 (4), 827-845. doi: 10.1007/s10531-018-01694-4

Pathways between contrasting ecotourism experiences and conservation engagement

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2018

Journal Article

How do marine and coastal citizen science experiences foster environmental engagement?

Dean, Angela J, Church, Emma K, Loder, Jenn, Fielding, Kelly S and Wilson, Kerrie A (2018). How do marine and coastal citizen science experiences foster environmental engagement?. Journal of Environmental Management, 213, 409-416. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.02.080

How do marine and coastal citizen science experiences foster environmental engagement?

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2016

Journal Article

How social capital influences community support for alternative water sources

Dean, Angela J., Fielding, Kelly S., Lindsay, Jo, Newton, Fiona J. and Ross, Helen (2016). How social capital influences community support for alternative water sources. Sustainable Cities and Society, 27, 457-466. doi: 10.1016/j.scs.2016.06.016

How social capital influences community support for alternative water sources

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2016

Journal Article

Responding to the Millennium drought: comparing domestic water cultures in three Australian cities

Lindsay, Jo, Dean, Angela J. and Supski, Sian (2016). Responding to the Millennium drought: comparing domestic water cultures in three Australian cities. Regional Environmental Change, 17 (2), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s10113-016-1048-6

Responding to the Millennium drought: comparing domestic water cultures in three Australian cities

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2016

Journal Article

Fostering water sensitive citizenship - community profiles of engagement in water-related issues

Dean, Angela J., Lindsay, Jo, Fielding, Kelly S. and Smith, Liam D. G. (2016). Fostering water sensitive citizenship - community profiles of engagement in water-related issues. Environmental Science and Policy, 55, 238-247. doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2015.10.016

Fostering water sensitive citizenship - community profiles of engagement in water-related issues

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2012

Journal Article

CoralWatch: education, monitoring, and sustainability through citizen science

Marshall, N. Justin, Kleine, Diana A. and Dean, Angela J. (2012). CoralWatch: education, monitoring, and sustainability through citizen science. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 10 (6), 332-334. doi: 10.1890/110266

CoralWatch: education, monitoring, and sustainability through citizen science

2025

Journal Article

From citizen science experiences to stewardship action: The importance of both nature and social experiences

Church, Emma K., Wilson, Kerrie A., Loder, Jennifer and Dean, Angela J. (2025). From citizen science experiences to stewardship action: The importance of both nature and social experiences. Marine Policy, 173 106537, 106537. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2024.106537

From citizen science experiences to stewardship action: The importance of both nature and social experiences

2024

Journal Article

Eliciting diverse perspectives to prioritize community actions for biodiversity conservation

Dean, Angela J., Fielding, Kelly S., Smith, Liam D. G., Church, Emma K. and Wilson, Kerrie A. (2024). Eliciting diverse perspectives to prioritize community actions for biodiversity conservation. Conservation Biology, e14372. doi: 10.1111/cobi.14372

Eliciting diverse perspectives to prioritize community actions for biodiversity conservation

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    Project 4 - Human Dimensions (Reef Catchments Science Partnership funded project)
    Queensland Government Department of Environment, Science and Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Restoration by Design (NESP - Resilient Landscapes Hub funded project)
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Supporting Indigenous fire management through collaborative socio-ecological partnerships (NESP - Resilient Landscapes Hub funded project)
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Social Monitoring for the Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program
    Healthy Land and Water Ltd
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024
    DES1231802 Stewardship Norms and Artefacts
    Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Developing and reviewing standardised best practice for Threatened Species Recovery teams in Queensland: applying insights from social science and participatory approaches
    Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Social monitoring and evaluation - behaviour change for agricultural practices
    Mosaic Insights Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Using humorous videos to promote meaningful dialogue and productive collaboration across the water modelling life cycle
    Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Social perspectives on human-wildlife interactions in coastal settings
    Sunshine Coast Regional Council
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Community understanding and appreciation of the diverse values of Moreton Bay - pathways to strengthen community appreciation for Moreton Bay's natural and cultural heritage
    The Moreton Bay Foundation Members Projects
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    PROTECT: People & Reef Organisations Tackling Environmental Change Together - Integrated Stewardship Monitoring & Reporting in the Great Barrier Reef
    Great Barrier Reef Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Community appreciation of biodiversity indicator (Department of Planning, Industry and Environment grant led by CSIRO)
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Promoting stewardship: identifying pathways to greater participation
    New South Wales Environmental Trust
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Smart Cities and Suburbs Grant SCS59465 - Engaging the community to preserve frogs through acoustic technology
    Smart Cities and Suburbs Program
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Water Sensitive City Transition Strategies and Implementation Plans
    CRC for Water Sensitive Cities
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Angela Dean is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Wildlife in the Anthropocene: Interdisciplinary Expert Perspectives on Merging Animal Welfare Considerations into Global Conservation

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Managing wildlife in social-ecological systems: exploring social perspectives

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Bradd Witt

  • Master Philosophy

    How does social advantage or disadvantage influence capacity for environmental concern?

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Kelly Fielding

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Connecting communities to act for nature: the value of social connection for stewardship action

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Ethical wildlife tourism: creating positive experiences for people and wildlife

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Kelly Fielding

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The general public's attitude to wildlife, with a focus on China

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Assessing and planning large-scale forest restoration for ecological and social outcomes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Hugh Possingham

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Microgreens: A Novel Functional Food for Sustainability and Food Security, a Case Study in Indonesia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Risti Permani

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Forest restoration in complex social-ecological landscapes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Hugh Possingham

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Urban greenspaces and biodiversity

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Richard Fuller

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Turning climate change into a success story

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Kelly Fielding

Completed supervision

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