Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Asilum, Jofer B. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Utilizing artists’ sense of place from environmental aesthetic experiences in natural resources conservation planning in Masbate City, Philippines |
| Date Issued | 13 June 2025 |
| Abstract | Rooted in the growing discourse on the applications of cultural ecosystem services in attaining sustainable development, this study evaluates artists' sense of place from environmental aesthetic experiences as an approach to natural resources conservation planning in Masbate City, the Philippines. Given that sense of place strengthens environmental values and influences support for conservation, this research investigates how artists' perceptions shaped by environmental aesthetics can inform conservation efforts, not only through their art, but also their potential roles as key actors in conservation planning. This study specifically aimed to 1) explain artists' sense of place, 2) examine how environmental aesthetics contribute to making a place aesthetically remarkable, 3) assess environmental factors influencing artists' sense of place, 4) analyze the relationship between artists' sense of place and involvement in conservation, and 5) explore institutional arrangements for integrating artists' sense of place from environmental aesthetic experiences into natural resources conservation planning. Using a mixed methods approach, findings reveal that artists possess a strong sense of place grounded in Masbate City's natural environment, which inspires not only their artistic expression but also their participation in community and cultural endeavors, especially local festivals. Elements of environmental aesthetics, particularly diversity and richness, visual interest and exploration, and spatial characteristics, are significantly associated with local aesthetically remarkable natural sites. Notably, a pattern emerged, wherein more accessible natural sites were significantly associated with at least one element, while those less accessible showed no significant associations, indicating an accessibility distinction in shaping artists' aesthetic experiences. In terms of environmental factors influencing artists' sense of place, only the Bantigue Coast showed a signific |
| Degree Course | M.A. (Urban and Regional Planning) |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Nature (Aesthetics); Conservation of natural resources |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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Access Permission : Open Access