Do Situations Influence the Environmentally Responsible Behaviors of National Park Visitors? Survey from Shennongjia National Park, Hubei Province, China

Situations significantly enhance the environmentally responsible behaviors (ERB) of national park visitors, particularly when combined with environmental knowledge. A study at Shennongjia National Park, Hubei Province, China, found that situational factors—such as exposure to educational materials, interpretation, and staff guidance—moderate the relationship between visitor knowledge and ERB. This suggests targeted interventions, like interpretive programs or staff training, could effectively promote sustainable practices among visitors. The research builds on situational cognition theory, offering actionable insights for balancing ecological protection with visitor education in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Gao, Y., Zou, L., Morrison, A. M., & Wu, F. (2021). Do Situations Influence the Environmentally Responsible Behaviors of National Park Visitors? Survey from Shennongjia National Park, Hubei Province, China. Land, 10(9), 891. https://doi.org/10.3390/land10090891