Overview
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
- Dr Angela Dean is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Member, British Ecological Society, British Ecological Society
- Member, Society for Conservation Biology, Society for Conservation Biology
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Community stewardship to protect coastal and freshwater ecosystems–pathways between recreation and stewardship intentions
Dean, Angela J., Uebel, Konrad, Schultz, Tracy, Fielding, Kelly S., Saeck, Emily, Ross, Helen and Martin, Victoria (2024). Community stewardship to protect coastal and freshwater ecosystems–pathways between recreation and stewardship intentions. People and Nature, 6 (4), 1452-1468. doi: 10.1002/pan3.10658
2024
Journal Article
Backing biodiversity: understanding nature conservation behaviour and policy support in Australia
Borg, Kim, Hatty, Melissa, Klebl, Christoph, Wibisono, Susilo, Smith, Liam, Louis, Winnifred and Dean, Angela J. (2024). Backing biodiversity: understanding nature conservation behaviour and policy support in Australia. Biodiversity and Conservation, 33 (8-9), 2593-2613. doi: 10.1007/s10531-024-02875-0
2024
Other Outputs
Healthy Land and Water Stewardship 2021
Dean, Angela and Schultz, Tracy (2024). Healthy Land and Water Stewardship 2021. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/3f67009
2024
Journal Article
The role of iconic places, collective efficacy, and negative emotions in climate change communication
Waters, Yolanda L., Wilson, Kerrie A. and Dean, Angela J. (2024). The role of iconic places, collective efficacy, and negative emotions in climate change communication. Environmental Science and Policy, 151 103635, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2023.103635
2023
Journal Article
Public opinion on protecting iconic species depends on individual wellbeing: Perceptions about orangutan conservation in Indonesia and Malaysia
Massingham, Emily J., Wilson, Kerrie A., Meijaard, Erik, Ancrenaz, Marc, Santika, Truly, Friedman, Rachel, Possingham, Hugh P. and Dean, Angela J. (2023). Public opinion on protecting iconic species depends on individual wellbeing: Perceptions about orangutan conservation in Indonesia and Malaysia. Environmental Science and Policy, 150 103588, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2023.103588
2023
Journal Article
Scrutinizing the impact of policy instruments on adoption of agricultural conservation practices using Bayesian expert models
Dean, Angela J., Eberhard, Rachel, Baresi, Umberto, Coggan, Anthea, Deane, Felicity, Hamman, Evan, Helmstedt, Kate J., Loechel, Barton, Jarvis, Diane, Mayfield, Helen, Stevens, Lillian, Taylor, Bruce and Vella, Karen (2023). Scrutinizing the impact of policy instruments on adoption of agricultural conservation practices using Bayesian expert models. Conservation Letters, 16 (6) e12988, 1-14. doi: 10.1111/conl.12988
2023
Journal Article
Killing of orangutans in Kalimantan ‐ community perspectives on incidence and drivers
Massingham, Emily, Meijaard, Erik, Ancrenaz, Marc, Mika, Dino, Sherman, Julie, Santika, Truly, Pradipta, Lengga, Possingham, Hugh P. and Dean, Angela J. (2023). Killing of orangutans in Kalimantan ‐ community perspectives on incidence and drivers. Conservation Science and Practice, 5 (11) ARTN e13025, 1-16. doi: 10.1111/csp2.13025
2023
Journal Article
Psychological ownership of nature: relationships with pro-environmental intentions in less environmentally-oriented individuals
Wang, Xiongzhi, Fielding, Kelly S. and Dean, Angela J. (2023). Psychological ownership of nature: relationships with pro-environmental intentions in less environmentally-oriented individuals. Personality and Individual Differences, 213 112304, 112304. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2023.112304
2023
Journal Article
Developing an indicator of community appreciation of biodiversity
Fielding, Kelly S., Prober, Suzanne M., Williams, Kristen J. and Dean, Angela J. (2023). Developing an indicator of community appreciation of biodiversity. Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, 19 100278, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.indic.2023.100278
2023
Journal Article
Broadening our understanding of what drives stewardship engagement: Relationships between social capital and willingness to engage in nature stewardship
Church, Emma K., Wilson, Kerrie A. and Dean, Angela J. (2023). Broadening our understanding of what drives stewardship engagement: Relationships between social capital and willingness to engage in nature stewardship. Journal of Environmental Management, 342 118128, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118128
2023
Journal Article
Beyond ecology: ecosystem restoration as a process for social-ecological transformation
Tedesco, Anazélia M., López-Cubillos, Sofía, Chazdon, Robin, Rhodes, Jonathan R., Archibald, Carla L., Pérez-Hämmerle, Katharina-Victoria, Brancalion, Pedro H.S., Wilson, Kerrie A., Oliveira, Mariana, Correa, Diego F., Ota, Liz, Morrison, Tiffany H., Possingham, Hugh P., Mills, Morena, Santos, Fabiane C. and Dean, Angela J. (2023). Beyond ecology: ecosystem restoration as a process for social-ecological transformation. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 38 (7), 643-653. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2023.02.007
2023
Journal Article
Plastic action or distraction? Marine plastic campaigns influence public engagement with climate change in both general and engaged audiences
Waters, Yolanda L., Wilson, Kerrie A. and Dean, Angela J. (2023). Plastic action or distraction? Marine plastic campaigns influence public engagement with climate change in both general and engaged audiences. Marine Policy, 152 105580, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2023.105580
2023
Journal Article
From theory to practice -how insights from psychology can be applied in agricultural extension
Dean, Angela and Schultz, Tracy (2023). From theory to practice -how insights from psychology can be applied in agricultural extension. Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal, 19 (1), 22-33.
2023
Journal Article
Australia's biodiversity crisis and the need for the Biodiversity Council
Dielenberg, Jaana, Bekessy, Sarah, Cumming, Graeme S., Dean, Angela J., Fitzsimons, James A., Garnett, Stephen, Goolmeer, Teagan, Hughes, Lesley, Kingsford, Richard T., Legge, Sarah, Lindenmayer, David B., Lovelock, Catherine E., Lowry, Rachel, Maron, Martine, Marsh, Jessica, McDonald, Jan, Mitchell, Nicola J., Moggridge, Bradley J., Morgain, Rachel, O'Connor, Patrick J., Pascoe, Jack, Pecl, Gretta T., Possingham, Hugh P., Ritchie, Euan G., Smith, Liam D. G., Spindler, Rebecca, Thompson, Ross M., Trezise, James, Umbers, Kate ... Wintle, Brendan A. (2023). Australia's biodiversity crisis and the need for the Biodiversity Council. Ecological Management and Restoration, 24 (2-3), 69-74. doi: 10.1111/emr.12594
2023
Other Outputs
Stewardship for the Great Barrier Reef: Exploring perspectives and suggestions for monitoring stewardship for the Great Barrier Reef
Stone-Jovicich, Samantha, Shultz, Tracy, Maclean, Kirsten, Hobman, Elizabeth and Dean, Angela (2023). Stewardship for the Great Barrier Reef: Exploring perspectives and suggestions for monitoring stewardship for the Great Barrier Reef. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/f905c86
2023
Journal Article
Designing an expert-led Bayesian network to understand interactions between policy instruments for adoption of eco-friendly farming practices
Mayfield, Helen J., Eberhard, Rachel, Baker, Christopher, Baresi, Umberto, Bode, Michael, Coggan, Anthea, Dean, Angela J., Deane, Felicity, Hamman, Evan, Jarvis, Diane, Loechel, Barton, Taylor, Bruce M., Stevens, Lillian, Vella, Karen and Helmstedt, Kate J. (2023). Designing an expert-led Bayesian network to understand interactions between policy instruments for adoption of eco-friendly farming practices. Environmental Science and Policy, 141, 11-22. doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2022.12.017
2023
Journal Article
“Nature is mine/ours”: measuring individual and collective psychological ownership of nature
Wang, Xiongzhi, Fielding, Kelly S. and Dean, Angela J. (2023). “Nature is mine/ours”: measuring individual and collective psychological ownership of nature. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 85 101919, 101919. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2022.101919
2023
Journal Article
The role of incentive mechanisms in promoting forest restoration
Tedesco, Anazelia M., Brancalion, Pedro H. S., Hepburn, Michelle L. Hak, Walji, Khalil, Wilson, Kerrie A., Possingham, Hugh P., Dean, Angela J., Nugent, Nick, Elias-Trostmann, Katerina, Perez-Hammerle, Katharina-Victoria and Rhodes, Jonathan R. (2023). The role of incentive mechanisms in promoting forest restoration. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 378 (1867) 20210088, 1-12. doi: 10.1098/rstb.2021.0088
2022
Other Outputs
Reef Sugarcane Landholder Characterisation Report
Cleary, Anne, Charlton-Henderson, Steve, Schultz, Tracy, Dean, Angela, Calley, Liam and Orton, Jan (2022). Reef Sugarcane Landholder Characterisation Report. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Great Barrier Reef Foundation.
2022
Journal Article
Urban park soundscapes: spatial and social factors influencing bird and traffic sound experiences
Uebel, Konrad, Rhodes, Jonathan R., Wilson, Kerrie and Dean, Angela J. (2022). Urban park soundscapes: spatial and social factors influencing bird and traffic sound experiences. People and Nature, 4 (6), 1616-1628. doi: 10.1002/pan3.10409
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Managing wildlife in social-ecological systems: exploring social perspectives
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bradd Witt
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Master Philosophy
How does social advantage or disadvantage influence capacity for environmental concern?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kelly Fielding
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Doctor Philosophy
Connecting communities to act for nature: the value of social connection for stewardship action
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Ethical wildlife tourism: creating positive experiences for people and wildlife
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kelly Fielding
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Doctor Philosophy
The general public's attitude to wildlife, with a focus on China
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing and planning large-scale forest restoration for ecological and social outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hugh Possingham
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Doctor Philosophy
Urban greenspaces and biodiversity
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Richard Fuller
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Doctor Philosophy
Turning climate change into a success story
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kelly Fielding
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Does the Great Barrier Reef inspire action? An iconic place-based approach to strengthening public engagement with climate change
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Social-ecological dimensions of orangutan conservation: inter-relationships between community wellbeing and conservation outcomes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hugh Possingham
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Promoting behavioural spillover: Using experimental research to understand processes driving spillover of pro-environmental behaviours
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Winnifred Louis
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Climate change coping and communication: Understanding how to increase engagement, efficacy, and pro-environmental behaviour
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kelly Fielding
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
"Nature is mine/ours": Cultivating psychological ownership of nature to encourage pro-environmental outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kelly Fielding
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Urban and Peri-urban Green Spaces: Soundscapes and Private Land Conservation
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Physiological and neurochemical mechanisms of executive control
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Neural interactions of spatial and feature-based attention during visual stimulus processing
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Mattingley
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