A methodological approach for integrating human emotions in protected areas management: Insights from SE Spain

GARAU, ENRICA; REQUENA-MULLOR, JUAN M.; QUINTAS-SORIANO, CRISTINA; LÓPEZ-RODRÍGUEZ, MARÍA D.; OTAMENDI-URROZ, IRENE; OYARZABAL, MARIANO; CASTRO, ANTONIO J.

LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING

ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV

Año: 2024 vol. 244

0169-2046

We found a research gap on the role of emotions in the management of protected areas.We proposed a spatial methodological approach to integrate human emotions in protected areas.Emotional relationships between people and protected areas are analysed using an Emotional Nonparametric Relation Index (ENRI)We found a strong correlation between the emotional pattern, the level of protection, and the aridity gradient of protected areas.Integrating the emotional dimension into protected areas management can inform conservation efforts.