Michael T. Kelly|Jo?Marie Kasinak|Emma McKinley|Caitlin McLaughlin|Jamie M. P. Vaudrey|Jennifer Mattei
Conceptualizing the construct of ocean identity
Southern Connecticut State University|Sacred Heart University|Cardiff University|Southern Connecticut State University|University of Connecticut|Sacred Heart University
construct ocean identity provides valuable lens unpack multiple dimensions human connections ocean spaces crucially places importance integration cognitive affective behavioral components construct ocean identity applicable academic professional contexts largely unexplored qualitative quantitative research perspectives comment article presents revised definition ocean identity posits useful conceptual framework based robust analysis literature unveil multiple dimensions may explain individuals ocean identity identify series attributes could considered possible explanatory attributes emerging concept ocean identity future research statistically test concepts presented validate scale measuring ocean identity piece contributes ongoing ocean literacy discourse deepens understanding multiple conceptual dimensions ocean identity