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Influence of charismatic animals on youths' environmental knowledge and connection to water through the application of virtual reality tours

The term "charismatic" refers to visually or empathetically appealing animals. They act as flagship species to garner interest and participation. This study explored the impact of charismatic animals featured in three virtual reality (VR) tours of an estuary system on youths' learning...

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Published in:	The Journal of environmental education 2024-09, Vol.55 (5), p.389-401
Main Authors:	P. Barnett, Caroline, Loizzo, J., Bunch, J. C., Baker, S., Anderson, M. P.
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