Selected Predictors of Responsible Environmental Behavior: An Analysis
In this study, the authors examined the relative contribution of eight variables in predicting responsible environmental behavior. Seven of eight variables were found to be statistically significant. They were: (1) level of environmental sensitivity, (2) perceived knowledge of environmental action s...
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| Published in: | The Journal of environmental education Vol. 17; no. 2; p. 31 |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, DC
Heldref Publications
01-01-1985
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| Summary: | In this study, the authors examined the relative contribution of eight variables in predicting responsible environmental behavior. Seven of eight variables were found to be statistically significant. They were: (1) level of environmental sensitivity, (2) perceived knowledge of environmental action strategies, (3) perceived skill in using environmental action strategies, (4) psychological sex role classification, (5) individual locus of control, (6) group locus of control, and (7) attitude toward pollution. The one nonsignificant variable was (8) belief in technology. Stepwise regression showed that the best predictors for all respondents were variables 1, 2, and 3 stated above. Results imply that the three major behavior predictors (perceived skill in and knowledge of environmental action strategies, and environmental sensitivity) need to be addressed in curriculum development and instructional practice. |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-1 content type line 23 |
| ISSN: | 0095-8964 1940-1892 |