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# Angela Dean

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/3889
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/920

Associate Professor

# Angela Dean

Email:
:   [a.dean@uq.edu.au](mailto:a.dean@uq.edu.au)

Phone:
:   [+61 7 344 33367](tel:+61 7 344 33367)

## Positions

Associate Professor
:   School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
:   Faculty of Science

Affiliate of Centre for Marine Science
:   Centre for Marine Science
:   Faculty of Science

Affiliate of Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
:   Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
:   Faculty of Science

Associate Professor
:   School of the Environment
:   Faculty of Science

## Overview

### Background

Dr Angela Dean is a conservation social scientist with more than 20 years’ experience leading research and engagement programs with diverse communities, from urban residents to rural farming communities. Her research draws on behavioural science to explore patterns and drivers of environmental stewardship, how people experience and perceive environmental change, and the effectiveness of different engagement & communication approaches in encouraging uptake of conservation actions. Angela works closely with a range of government and NGO partners, coordinating social monitoring of engagement in reef and waterway stewardship.

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### Availability

Associate Professor Angela Dean is:
:   Available for supervision

### Fields of research

[Climate change impacts and adaptation](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4838)
[Conservation and biodiversity](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6644)
[Environmental Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4773)
[Environmental assessment and monitoring](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6243)
[Environmental education and extension](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5419)
[Environmental management](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4900)
[Environmental rehabilitation and restoration](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6658)
[Human Society](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4755)
[Human impacts of climate change and human adaptation](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6447)
[Natural resource management](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6435)
[Psychology](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4754)
[Wildlife and habitat management](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6334)

### Qualifications

- Member, British Ecological Society, British Ecological Society
- Member, Society for Conservation Biology, Society for Conservation Biology

## Works

[Search Professor Angela Dean’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/1551)

[All
(182)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/3889/all)
[Journal Article
(155)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/3889/4748)
[Other Outputs
(15)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/3889/4749)
[Conference Publication
(8)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/3889/4751)
[Book Chapter
(4)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/3889/4752)

Featured

2023

Journal Article

##### Relationships between hope, optimism, and conservation engagement

Dean, Angela J. and Wilson, Kerrie A. (2023). Relationships between hope, optimism, and conservation engagement. Conservation Biology, 37 (2) e14009, e14009. doi: 10.1111/cobi.14020

[Relationships between hope, optimism, and conservation engagement](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ed3177d)

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2022

Journal Article

##### Beyond proximity: how subjective perceptions of enablers and constraints influence patterns of blue space recreation

Dean, Angela J., Ross, Helen, Roiko, Anne, Fielding, Kelly S., Saeck, Emily, Johnston, Kim, Beatson, Amanda, Udy, James and Maxwell, Paul (2022). Beyond proximity: how subjective perceptions of enablers and constraints influence patterns of blue space recreation. Landscape and Urban Planning, 228 104557, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2022.104557

[Beyond proximity: how subjective perceptions of enablers and constraints influence patterns of blue space recreation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:9d9c138)

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2022

Journal Article

##### Accelerating the adoption of water sensitive innovations: community perceptions of practices and technologies to mitigate urban stormwater pollution

Dean, Angela J., Newton, Fiona J., Gulliver, Robyn E., Fielding, Kelly S. and Ross, Helen (2022). Accelerating the adoption of water sensitive innovations: community perceptions of practices and technologies to mitigate urban stormwater pollution. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 66 (4), 1-20. doi: 10.1080/09640568.2021.2002279

[Accelerating the adoption of water sensitive innovations: community perceptions of practices and technologies to mitigate urban stormwater pollution](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d173e9e)

Featured

2021

Journal Article

##### Understanding the effectiveness of policy instruments to encourage adoption of farming practices to improve water quality for the Great Barrier Reef

Eberhard, Rachel, Coggan, Anthea, Jarvis, Diane, Hamman, Evan, Taylor, Bruce, Baresi, Umberto, Vella, Karen, Dean, Angela J., Deane, Felicity, Helmstedt, Kate and Mayfield, Helen (2021). Understanding the effectiveness of policy instruments to encourage adoption of farming practices to improve water quality for the Great Barrier Reef. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 172 112793, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112793

[Understanding the effectiveness of policy instruments to encourage adoption of farming practices to improve water quality for the Great Barrier Reef](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:310a3d0)

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2021

Journal Article

##### 'Stickiness' of water-saving behaviours: what factors influence whether behaviours are maintained or given up?

Dean, Angela J., Kneebone, Sarah, Tull, Fraser, Lauren, Nita and Smith, Liam D. G. (2021). 'Stickiness' of water-saving behaviours: what factors influence whether behaviours are maintained or given up?. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 169 105531, 105531. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105531

['Stickiness' of water-saving behaviours: what factors influence whether behaviours are maintained or given up?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c70214d)

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2021

Journal Article

##### Drivers of adoption and spread of wildlife management initiatives in Mexico

Romero‐de‐Diego, Cristina, Dean, Angela, Jagadish, Arundhati, Witt, Bradd, Mascia, Michael B. and Mills, Morena (2021). Drivers of adoption and spread of wildlife management initiatives in Mexico. Conservation Science and Practice, 3 (7) e438. doi: 10.1111/csp2.438

[Drivers of adoption and spread of wildlife management initiatives in Mexico](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:80af394)

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2021

Journal Article

##### Environmental management in the peri-urban region: psychological and contextual factors influencing private land conservation actions

Uebel, Konrad, Rhodes, Jonathan, Wilson, Kerrie A. and Dean, Angela J. (2021). Environmental management in the peri-urban region: psychological and contextual factors influencing private land conservation actions. Environmental Management, 68 (2), 184-197. doi: 10.1007/s00267-021-01487-6

[Environmental management in the peri-urban region: psychological and contextual factors influencing private land conservation actions](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:3abe254)

Featured

2020

Journal Article

##### Landholder typologies illuminate pathways for social change in a deforestation hotspot

Simmons, B. Alexander, Wilson, Kerrie A. and Dean, Angela J. (2020). Landholder typologies illuminate pathways for social change in a deforestation hotspot. Journal of Environmental Management, 254 109777, 109777. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109777

[Landholder typologies illuminate pathways for social change in a deforestation hotspot](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:40d534c)

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2020

Journal Article

##### “Taking action for the Reef?”–Australians do not connect Reef conservation with individual climate-related actions

Dean, Angela J., Gulliver, Robyn E. and Wilson, Kerrie A. (2020). “Taking action for the Reef?”–Australians do not connect Reef conservation with individual climate-related actions. Conservation Letters, 14 (2) e12765, e12765. doi: 10.1111/conl.12765

[“Taking action for the Reef?”–Australians do not connect Reef conservation with individual climate-related actions](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8a15ed6)

Featured

2019

Journal Article

##### Achieving conservation impact by shifting focus from human attitudes to behaviors

Nilsson, Danielle, Fielding, Kelly and Dean, Angela (2019). Achieving conservation impact by shifting focus from human attitudes to behaviors. Conservation Biology, 34 (1) cobi.13363, 93-102. doi: 10.1111/cobi.13363

[Achieving conservation impact by shifting focus from human attitudes to behaviors](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:050a02b)

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2019

Journal Article

##### Beyond the ‘extinction of experience’ – novel pathways between nature experience and support for nature conservation

Dean, Angela J., Barnett, Adrian G., Wilson, Kerrie A. and Turrell, Gavin (2019). Beyond the ‘extinction of experience’ – novel pathways between nature experience and support for nature conservation. Global Environmental Change, 55, 48-57. doi: 10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2019.02.002

[Beyond the ‘extinction of experience’ – novel pathways between nature experience and support for nature conservation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2ba6a1d)

Featured

2019

Journal Article

##### Building community support for coastal management — What types of messages are most effective?

Dean, Angela J., Fielding, Kelly S. and Wilson, Kerrie A. (2019). Building community support for coastal management — What types of messages are most effective?. Environmental Science & Policy, 92, 161-169. doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2018.11.026

[Building community support for coastal management — What types of messages are most effective?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:9ecb519)

Featured

2019

Journal Article

##### Pathways between contrasting ecotourism experiences and conservation engagement

Massingham, Emily, Fuller, Richard A. and Dean, Angela J. (2019). Pathways between contrasting ecotourism experiences and conservation engagement. Biodiversity and Conservation, 28 (4), 827-845. doi: 10.1007/s10531-018-01694-4

[Pathways between contrasting ecotourism experiences and conservation engagement](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:dd79c51)

Featured

2018

Journal Article

##### How do marine and coastal citizen science experiences foster environmental engagement?

Dean, Angela J, Church, Emma K, Loder, Jenn, Fielding, Kelly S and Wilson, Kerrie A (2018). How do marine and coastal citizen science experiences foster environmental engagement?. Journal of Environmental Management, 213, 409-416. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.02.080

[How do marine and coastal citizen science experiences foster environmental engagement?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:722382)

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2016

Journal Article

##### How social capital influences community support for alternative water sources

Dean, Angela J., Fielding, Kelly S., Lindsay, Jo, Newton, Fiona J. and Ross, Helen (2016). How social capital influences community support for alternative water sources. Sustainable Cities and Society, 27, 457-466. doi: 10.1016/j.scs.2016.06.016

[How social capital influences community support for alternative water sources](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:409545)

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2016

Journal Article

##### Fostering water sensitive citizenship - community profiles of engagement in water-related issues

Dean, Angela J., Lindsay, Jo, Fielding, Kelly S. and Smith, Liam D. G. (2016). Fostering water sensitive citizenship - community profiles of engagement in water-related issues. Environmental Science and Policy, 55, 238-247. doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2015.10.016

[Fostering water sensitive citizenship - community profiles of engagement in water-related issues](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:373937)

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2016

Journal Article

##### Responding to the Millennium drought: comparing domestic water cultures in three Australian cities

Lindsay, Jo, Dean, Angela J. and Supski, Sian (2016). Responding to the Millennium drought: comparing domestic water cultures in three Australian cities. Regional Environmental Change, 17 (2), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s10113-016-1048-6

[Responding to the Millennium drought: comparing domestic water cultures in three Australian cities](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:408690)

Featured

2012

Journal Article

##### CoralWatch: education, monitoring, and sustainability through citizen science

Marshall, N. Justin, Kleine, Diana A. and Dean, Angela J. (2012). CoralWatch: education, monitoring, and sustainability through citizen science. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 10 (6), 332-334. doi: 10.1890/110266

[CoralWatch: education, monitoring, and sustainability through citizen science](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:282334)

2026

Journal Article

##### Climate engagement for vulnerable marine ecosystems – Impact of marine tourism experiences on visitors

Waters, Yolanda L., Buckwell, Andrew, Coghlan, Alexandra and Dean, Angela J. (2026). Climate engagement for vulnerable marine ecosystems – Impact of marine tourism experiences on visitors. Marine Policy, 184 106942, 106942. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106942

[Climate engagement for vulnerable marine ecosystems – Impact of marine tourism experiences on visitors](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a1ef8b1)

2026

Journal Article

##### Pathways from socioeconomic values to natural resource management practices to ecological change: A systematic review

Limenih, Bassie Yizengaw, Stoeck, Natalie, Larson, Silva, Tsai, Amber C.Y., Adams, Vanessa M. and Dean, Angela J. (2026). Pathways from socioeconomic values to natural resource management practices to ecological change: A systematic review. Biological Conservation, 313 111630, 111630-313. doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2025.111630

[Pathways from socioeconomic values to natural resource management practices to ecological change: A systematic review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:91f207d)

## Funding

### Current funding

- 2026 - 2029

  Predicting the benefits of legal reform for marine and coastal restoration

  ARC Discovery Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/70689)
- 2024 - 2026

  Project 4 - Human Dimensions (Reef Catchments Science Partnership funded project)

  Queensland Government Department of Environment, Science and Innovation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/66389)
- 2024 - 2027

  Restoration by Design (NESP - Resilient Landscapes Hub funded project)

  University of Western Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/64687)
- 2023 - 2026

  Supporting Indigenous fire management through collaborative socio-ecological partnerships (NESP - Resilient Landscapes Hub funded project)

  University of Western Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/64109)

### Past funding

- 2024 - 2025

  DES1231802 Stewardship Norms and Artefacts

  Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/63330)
- 2023 - 2024

  Developing and reviewing standardised best practice for Threatened Species Recovery teams in Queensland: applying insights from social science and participatory approaches

  Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/59686)
- 2023 - 2026

  Social Monitoring for the Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program

  Healthy Land and Water Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/59548)
- 2022 - 2024

  Social monitoring and evaluation - behaviour change for agricultural practices

  Mosaic Insights Pty Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/57145)
- 2022 - 2023

  Using humorous videos to promote meaningful dialogue and productive collaboration across the water modelling life cycle

  Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/55623)
- 2022 - 2023

  Social perspectives on human-wildlife interactions in coastal settings

  Sunshine Coast Regional Council

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/54071)
- 2022 - 2023

  Community understanding and appreciation of the diverse values of Moreton Bay - pathways to strengthen community appreciation for Moreton Bay's natural and cultural heritage

  The Moreton Bay Foundation Members Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/55006)
- 2022 - 2025

  PROTECT: People & Reef Organisations Tackling Environmental Change Together - Integrated Stewardship Monitoring & Reporting in the Great Barrier Reef

  Great Barrier Reef Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/57026)
- 2019 - 2020

  Community appreciation of biodiversity indicator (Department of Planning, Industry and Environment grant led by CSIRO)

  CSIRO

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/37927)
- 2018 - 2019

  Promoting stewardship: identifying pathways to greater participation

  New South Wales Environmental Trust

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/34655)
- 2018 - 2019

  Smart Cities and Suburbs Grant SCS59465 - Engaging the community to preserve frogs through acoustic technology

  Smart Cities and Suburbs Program

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/34617)
- 2016 - 2018

  Water Sensitive City Transition Strategies and Implementation Plans

  CRC for Water Sensitive Cities

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/30564)

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## Supervision

### Availability

Associate Professor Angela Dean is:
:   Available for supervision

Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).

### Supervision history

#### Current supervision

- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Improving outcomes for iconic species conservation - Developing culturally appropriate solutions to managing human wildlife conflict

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Hugh Possingham](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/920)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Conserving Snakes in Human-Dominated Landscapes: social and ecological dimensions of Human-Snake Conflict

  Principal Advisor
- Master Philosophy

  ##### Strategies to build landholder support for hard to see conservation challenges

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr April Reside](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/14302)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Ethical wildlife tourism: creating positive experiences for people and wildlife

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Kelly Fielding](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/384)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Supporting Indigenous fire management through collaborative social-ecological partnerships

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Kate O'Brien](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1162)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Wildlife in the Anthropocene: Interdisciplinary Expert Perspectives on Merging Animal Welfare Considerations into Global Conservation

  Principal Advisor
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Microgreens: A Novel Functional Food for Sustainability and Food Security, a Case Study in Indonesia

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Risti Permani](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/33207)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Turning climate change into a success story

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Kelly Fielding](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/384)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### REGENERATIVE AGROFORESTRY IN ACTION: EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN CROP DIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Salit Kark](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1793), [Dr Tyron Venn](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/17289)

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#### Completed supervision

- 2025

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Managing wildlife in social-ecological systems: social and psychological insights for effective policy and practice](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6d67497)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Bradd Witt](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/172)
- 2024

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Connecting communities to act for nature: the value of social connection for stewardship action](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f3bf058)

  Principal Advisor
- 2024

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Does the Great Barrier Reef inspire action? An iconic place-based approach to strengthening public engagement with climate change](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:3935582)

  Principal Advisor
- 2024

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Social-ecological dimensions of orangutan conservation: inter-relationships between community wellbeing and conservation outcomes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:068195f)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Hugh Possingham](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/920)
- 2018

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Promoting behavioural spillover: Using experimental research to understand processes driving spillover of pro-environmental behaviours](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ce651d0)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Winnifred Louis](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1171)
- 2025

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Forest restoration in complex social-ecological landscapes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:0aa7b4c)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Hugh Possingham](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/920)
- 2024

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### ["Nature is mine/ours": Cultivating psychological ownership of nature to encourage pro-environmental outcomes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7e875b9)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Kelly Fielding](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/384)
- 2024

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Climate change coping and communication: Understanding how to increase engagement, efficacy, and pro-environmental behaviour](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:25d58ca)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Kelly Fielding](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/384)
- 2022

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Urban and Peri-urban Green Spaces: Soundscapes and Private Land Conservation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:18d6b85)

  Associate Advisor
- 2013

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Neural interactions of spatial and feature-based attention during visual stimulus processing](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:312196)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Jason Mattingley](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1193)
- 2013

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Physiological and neurochemical mechanisms of executive control](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:310999)

  Associate Advisor

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## Media

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## External profiles

- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4017-4809)
- [ResearcherID](https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/D-5618-2011)
- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=35279093700)
- [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=l0MeE5AAAAAJ)

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