Fostering marine environmental stewardship: New tactics needed to engage millennials

Darkson, C., Campbell, M.L. and Rockloff, S. (2020) Fostering marine environmental stewardship: New tactics needed to engage millennials. Conservation and Society, 18 (4). pp. 405-411.

Abstract

The generation subculture theory asserts that as each generation comes of age and begins to harness political and economic power, their unique value-set will shape social and environmental outcomes. With this in mind, we undertook a preliminary social survey that explored the relationship between birth cohort (the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennials), and marine environmental values, behaviour, and preferences. The findings demonstrate a declining value is placed on the marine environment across the generations, with an associated decrease in pro-environmental behaviours. The results emphasise the importance of targeted conservation outreach, particularly for Millennials.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Murdoch Affiliation(s):	Harry Butler Institute
Publisher:	Wolters Kluwer
URI:	http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/58699

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