Interplays between relational and instrumental values: insights from research experiences on human–nature relations
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In: Sustainability Science, Vol. 20, No. 1, 104232, 01.2025, p. 287-298.
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T1 - Interplays between relational and instrumental values
T2 - insights from research experiences on human–nature relations
AU - Riechers, Maraja
AU - Pearson, Jasmine
AU - Diaz-Cruz, Nataly
AU - Ortiz-Przychodzka, Stefan
AU - Topp, Emmeline
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © The Author(s) 2024.
PY - 2025/1
Y1 - 2025/1
N2 - Relational values have become increasingly recognised within the field of social–ecological systems as an innovative and in-depth approach to uncovering the value of human–nature relationships around the world. As an emerging concept within mainstream Western academia, there is still much to learn about the potential challenges of working with relational values and how to navigate them in applied research. Drawing on empirical research from Colombia, Fiji, Germany, Romania and South Africa, this paper explores the key themes which emerged when working with human–nature relationships. We reveal complex interconnections between relational and instrumental values, livelihood practices and power and politics. We conclude by highlighting the importance of acknowledging the fluidity of relational values and their potential to bridge different worldviews and knowledge systems between researchers and communities.
AB - Relational values have become increasingly recognised within the field of social–ecological systems as an innovative and in-depth approach to uncovering the value of human–nature relationships around the world. As an emerging concept within mainstream Western academia, there is still much to learn about the potential challenges of working with relational values and how to navigate them in applied research. Drawing on empirical research from Colombia, Fiji, Germany, Romania and South Africa, this paper explores the key themes which emerged when working with human–nature relationships. We reveal complex interconnections between relational and instrumental values, livelihood practices and power and politics. We conclude by highlighting the importance of acknowledging the fluidity of relational values and their potential to bridge different worldviews and knowledge systems between researchers and communities.
KW - Human–nature interactions
KW - Relational values
KW - Social–ecological systems
KW - Sustainability science
KW - Valuation
KW - Worldviews
KW - Ecosystems Research
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85202214889&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/7ed51335-852f-3ea1-a68d-ae1753950954/
U2 - 10.1007/s11625-024-01559-6
DO - 10.1007/s11625-024-01559-6
M3 - Journal articles
AN - SCOPUS:85202214889
VL - 20
SP - 287
EP - 298
JO - Sustainability Science
JF - Sustainability Science
SN - 1862-4065
IS - 1
M1 - 104232
ER -