
Overview
Whitney Fleming is a researcher with expertise in environmental psychology, human-nature interactions, and well-being. Her work explores how biodiversity, social factors, and accessibility shape experiences in natural environments. She employs interdisciplinary methods, including quantitative large-scale survey techniques, experimental studies, and qualitative analysis to assess engagement with nature.Â
Teaching and Supervision
Module Contributor for:Â
- Module ONS-1001: Environmental data & analysis
- Module DXX-2009: Conservation Practice
- Module DXX-3701: Dissertation
- Module DXX-3801: Human Aspects of Conservation
- Module ENS-4205: Management planning
- Module ENS-4318: Social Issues in Forest Mgt.
PhD Students
- Joe Roy ESRC- WGSS (Welsh Graduate School for Social Scinces) PhD student in studying human wellbeing and biodiversity in soundscapes.Â
Research Interests
Research Interests
- Human-Nature Interactions and Well-BeingÂ
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Access to Nature
- Sense of Place
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Environmental Perceptions and GovernanceÂ
- Environmental Stewardship and Behavior
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Science Understanding and MisconceptionsÂ
Postgraduate Project Opportunities
I am willing to supervise a PhD
Publications
2024
- Published
Dan-Rakedzon, N., Fleming, W., Lissovsky, N., Clayton, S. & Shwartz, A., Aug 2024, In: Conservation Biology. 38, 4, e14283.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Fleming, W., 11 Jun 2024, The Conversation.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article - Published
Fleming, W., Rizowy, B. & Shwartz, A., Aug 2024, In: People and Nature. 6, 4, p. 1469-1485 17 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2023
- Published
Fleming, W. & Shwartz, A., 1 Aug 2023, In: People and Nature. 5, 4, p. 1160-1173
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2022
- Published
Fleming, W., Needham, M. & Biedenweg, K., Feb 2022, In: Environmental Management. 69, p. 258-270
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Fleming, W., Hallman, T., van den Hoek, J., Johnson, S. M. & Biedenweg, K., Dec 2022, In: Environmental Management. 70, p. 1038-1050
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Projects
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01/09/2024 – 15/09/2027 (Active)
Other Grants and Projects
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- Leverhulme Trust - The effects of biodiversity on human wellbeing in soundscapes
- UKRI – Mobilizing Community Assets to reduce Health Inequalities Programme (Deaf Health)Â
Past
- Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program  – Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholar FellowshipÂ