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Fishing Participation Explained Through an Extended Theory of Planned Behavior Model

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  • North Joffe-Nelson

    (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences)

  • Adam Transue

    (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences)

  • Elizabeth Golebie

    (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences)

  • Joseph J. Parkos III

    (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Kaskaskia Biological Station, Illinois Natural History Survey, Prairie Research Institute)

  • Len M. Hunt

    (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research)

  • Carena J. van Riper

    (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences)

Abstract

Internal and external factors work in tandem to shape environmental behavior and guide strategies for natural resource management agencies, yet these factors are rarely integrated in empirical research. This study extended the Theory of Planned Behavior by incorporating constraints and environmental identity into a model to explain behavioral intentions among recreational anglers. Attitudes, perceived behavioral control, and environmental identity were strong correlates of environmental behavior, whereas constraints were weakly and negatively associated with intentions to go fishing the following year. Interestingly, environmental identity decreased intentions to go fishing while heightening positive attitudes towards fishing. These results provide a comprehensive perspective on a range of social psychological phenomena that work in conjunction to shape behavior and inform environmental education campaigns aimed at increasing participation in fishing.

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  • North Joffe-Nelson & Adam Transue & Elizabeth Golebie & Joseph J. Parkos III & Len M. Hunt & Carena J. van Riper, 2026. "Fishing Participation Explained Through an Extended Theory of Planned Behavior Model," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 76(6), pages 1-14, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:76:y:2026:i:6:d:10.1007_s00267-026-02482-5
    DOI: 10.1007/s00267-026-02482-5
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