This chapter discusses the concept of Affinity Towards Diversity (ATD), defined as a socio-psychological predisposition to appreciate the dynamic variety of human-nature interactions in everyday life situations. It is posited that ATD goes beyond a mere superficial acceptance for variation in social and physical contexts. Rather we assumet that ATD implies a deep enjoyment and positive evaluation of the diversities existing in the surrounding environment, at both the biological and socio-cultural diversity within socio-ecological systems, in order to achieve a mor sustainable development.
The socio-psychological affinity towards diversity: From biodiversity to socio-ecological sustainability / Bonnes, M.; Carrus, G.; Corral-Verdugo, V.; Passafaro, P.. - (2010), pp. 125-140.
The socio-psychological affinity towards diversity: From biodiversity to socio-ecological sustainability
Bonnes, M.
Primo
Conceptualization
;Carrus, G.Secondo
Writing – Review & Editing
;Passafaro, P.Ultimo
Membro del Collaboration Group
2010
Abstract
This chapter discusses the concept of Affinity Towards Diversity (ATD), defined as a socio-psychological predisposition to appreciate the dynamic variety of human-nature interactions in everyday life situations. It is posited that ATD goes beyond a mere superficial acceptance for variation in social and physical contexts. Rather we assumet that ATD implies a deep enjoyment and positive evaluation of the diversities existing in the surrounding environment, at both the biological and socio-cultural diversity within socio-ecological systems, in order to achieve a mor sustainable development.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
