Thread by @lilyvaneeden

1/6 We explored 3 socio-psych theories to predict livestock producers’ use of lethal dingo control

Social identity was most useful, so understanding ID is important to understand & influence behaviour
@SCB_SSWG #SSWGTC20

2/6 Effective conservation policy & intervention requires understanding what drives human behaviour bc #humanwildlifeconflict is often more about humans than wildlife

I explored conflict b/w dingoes & livestock producers in Australia

3/6 Surveyed Australian livestock graziers to document use of lethal/nonlethal predator control to protect livestock
Linked manmt behaviours with 3 socio-psych frameworks

1. Values/beliefs #TRA
2. #PerceptionOfRisk
3. #SocialIdentityTheory

4/6 Most (84%) used lethal dingo control

Some (mostly cattle producers) did not perceive dingoes a threat or considered them beneficial in reducing grazing pressure by kangaroos. See also doi.org/10.1071/PC18089

5/6 All 3 theories were significant predictors of lethal control

When all included in regression, social ID was strongest predictor

Identifying as #environmentalist or #pestcontroller predicted use of specific tools

6/6 Understanding social aspects like ID can be just as, if not more, important than understanding how to mitigate risk in addressing #humanwildlifeconflict

Promoting coexistence w predators should integrate social norms and culture

doi.org/10.1111/rec.13…