Raymond De Young
Assistant Professor
Environmental Psychology Lab School of Natural Resources and Environment
University of Michigan
2034a Dana Building 430 East University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: 734-763-3129
Email: rdeyoung@umich.edu
Website: www-personal.umich.edu/~rdeyoung/
Biographical Statement:
Raymond De Young's research has focused on motives underlying durable behavior change and the role of self-interest and competence in environmental stewardship. Recent work with landscape architecture colleagues explored the effect of environmental attributes and design principles on citizens' behavior and well-being. His teaching centers on behavior change theory, intervention and evaluation. He has recently completed a faculty scholars program in integrative medicine which led to the study of the psychological effects of mindful walks in natural settings.
Publications related to Conservation Psychology:
Crow, T., Brown, T., & De Young, R. (2006). The Riverside and Berwyn experience: Contrasts in landscape structure, perceptions of the urban landscape, and their effects on people. Landscape and Urban Planning, 75, 282-299.
Brook, A., Zint, M., & De Young, R. (2003). Landowners' responses to an Endangered Species Act listing and implications for encouraging conservation. Conservation Biology, 17, 1638-1649.
De Young, R. (2003). If we build it, people will want to help: The management of citizen participation in conservation psychology. Human Ecology Review, 10, 162-163.
Ryan, R., Erickson, D., & De Young, R. (2003). Farmers' motivations for adopting conservation practices along riparian zones in a Midwestern agricultural watershed. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 46, 19-37.
Erickson, D., Ryan, R., & De Young, R. (2002). Woodlots in the rural landscape: Landowner motivations and management attitudes in a Michigan case study. Landscape and Urban Planning, 58, 101-112.
Kaplan, S. & De Young, R. (2002). Toward a better understanding of pro-social behavior: The role of evolution and directed attention. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 25, 263-264.
De Young, R. (2000). Expanding and evaluating motives for environmentally responsible behavior. In L. Zelezny, & P. W. Schultz [Eds.] Promoting Environmentalism. Journal of Social Issues, 56(3), 509-526.
De Young, R. (1999). Tragedy of the commons. In D. E. Alexander and R. W. Fairbridge (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Environmental Science. Hingham, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
De Young, R. (1999). Environmental Psychology. In D. E. Alexander and R. W. Fairbridge (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Environmental Science. Hingham, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
McCann, E., Sullivan, S., Erickson, D., & De Young, R. (1997). Environmental awareness, economic orientation, and farming practices: A comparison of organic and conventional farmers. Environmental Management, 21, 747-758.
Kearney, A. R., & De Young, R. (1995-1996). Changing commuter travel behavior: Employer-initiated strategies. Journal of Environmental System, 24, 373-393.
De Young, R. (1996). Some psychological aspects of a reduced consumption lifestyle: The role of intrinsic satisfaction and competence. Environment and Behavior, 28, 358-409.
De Young, R. and Monroe, M. (1996). Some fundamentals of engaging stories. Environmental Education Research, 2, 171-187.
Sullivan, S., McCann, E., De Young, R., & Erickson, D. (1996). Farmers’ attitudes about farming and the environment: A survey of conventional and organic farmers. Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics, 9, 123-143.
Kearney, A. R., & De Young, R. (1995). A knowledge based intervention for promoting ride sharing. Environment and Behavior, 27, 650-678
Lee, Y., De Young, R. & Marans, R. W. (1995). Factors influencing individual recycling behavior in office settings: A study of office workers in Taiwan. Environment and Behavior, 27, 380-403
De Young, R., Boerschig, S., Carney, S., Dillenbeck, A., Elster, M., Horst, S., Kleiner, B., & Thomson, B. (1995). Recycling in multi-family dwellings: Increasing participation and decreasing contamination. Population and Environment, 16, 253-267.
Monroe, M., & De Young, R. (1994). The role of interest in environmental information: A new agenda. Children’s Environment, 11, 243-250.
Lee, Y. & De Young, R. (1994). Intrinsic satisfaction derived from office recycling behavior: A case study in Taiwan. Social Indicators Research, 31, 63-76.
De Young, R. (1993). Changing behavior and making it stick: The conceptualization and management of conservation behavior. Environment and Behavior, 25(4), 485-505.
Boerschig, S. & De Young, R. (1993). Evaluation of selected recycling curricula: Educating the green citizen. Journal of Environmental Education, 24, 17-22.
De Young, R., Duncan, A., Frank, J., Gill, N., Rothman, S., Shenot, J., et al. (1993). Promoting source reduction behavior: The role of motivational information. Environment and Behavior, 25(1), 70-85.
Erickson, D., & De Young, R. (1992-1993). Management of farm woodlots and windbreaks: Some psychological and landscape patterns. Journal of Environmental Systems, 22, 233-247.
De Young, R. (1990-1991). Some psychological aspects of living lightly: Desired lifestyle patterns and conservation behavior. Journal of Environment Systems, 20, 215-227.
De Young, R. (1990). Recycling as appropriate behavior: A review of survey data from selected recycling education programs in Michigan. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 3, 253-266.
Bardwell, L. & De Young, R. (1989-1990). Hazardous waste inspection training: Multimedia information transfer. Journal of Environmental Systems, 19, 331-337.
De Young, R. (1989-1990). Promoting conservation behavior in shared spaces: The role of energy monitors. Journal of Environmental Systems, 19, 265-273.
De Young, R. (1988-1989). Exploring the difference between recyclers and non-recyclers: The role of information. Journal of Environmental Systems, 18, 341-351.
De Young, R. & Kaplan, S. (1988). On averting the tragedy of the commons. Environmental Management, 12, 283-293.
De Young, R. (1986). Some psychological aspects of recycling: The structure of conservation satisfactions. Environment and Behavior, 18, 435-449.
De Young, R. (1985-1986). Encouraging environmentally appropriate behavior: The role of intrinsic motivation. Journal of Environmental Systems, 15, 281-292.
De Young, R. & Kaplan, S. (1985-1986). Conservation behavior and the structure of satisfactions. Journal of Environmental Systems, 15, 233-242.
De Young, R. (1985). Satisfaction from conservation activities in North America. Environmental Conservation, 12, 259-260.
De Young, R. & Robinson, J. E. (1984). Some perspectives on managing water demand: Public and expert views. Canadian Water Resources Journal, 9, 9-18.
De Young, R. (1984). What motivates people to recycle: The use of incentives. Resource Recycling, 3, 14-15,42.
Research Interests:
Psychology of environmental stewardship
The stewardship of human wellness
Environmental and cognitive attributes of sustained outdoor physical activity
Motives leading to sustained conservation behavior
Sustainable Living
Professional Affiliations:
American Psychological Society
American Psychological Association – Division 34
Environmental Design Research Association Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
