This study used Azjen's Theory of Planned Behavior to examine how pro-recycling and pro-environmental messaging delivered by religious leaders affects stated recycling behavior among ethnic minorities. Using data collected from 12 religious institutions in three Ontario, Canada, communities, a promotion and education program was developed to: (1)…

This study extends previous environmental education research on gender differences by investigating the gender gap between boys' and girls' sustainability consciousness. The issue of whether the gender gap in environmental education can be identified also in sustainability education is addressed. It has been suggested that Education for…

This exploratory study investigated elementary teachers' beliefs about, perceived competencies for, and reported use of scientific inquiry to promote students' learning "about" environmental issues and "for" environmental decision making and action. Data were collected through a questionnaire administered to a simple random sample of elementary…

In 2005 a survey was used to investigate social norms and attitudes of Viennese high school students (14-20 years, n = 340) toward organic products. Young people, who already participate in household decisions and consume organic products, have not yet been recognized sufficiently in research. The Theory of Reasoned Action and discriminant…

Outdoor recreation participation has increased over the past decades and is projected for further growth. Given the increase, it is important to assess recreationists' environmental values, activity style, general, and site-specific attitudes and behaviors to promote environmental stewardship, and to develop effective strategies in natural…

The author conducted an empirical study based on structural equation modeling with a convenience sample of 246 individuals with the goal of demonstrating that recycling behavior is a routine conduct and should be addressed as such in educational materials. Although the classic hierarchy of effects dominates the interpretation of recycling behavior…

Attitudes towards the wolf were measured among 1,692 individuals who participated at a computerized questionnaire exhibit at the 1972 Minnesota State Fair. Results indicated that age was the most important factor in determining attitudinal patterns. Generally, children under the age of ten had the most negative feelings. (MA)

The purpose of this study was to develop an effective model to determine environmental awareness in a geographic region. Included in the instrument were questionnaires sent out to members of the community--educators, clergymen, industrial workers, students. Data from this study resulted in the development of recommendations for other researchers.…

This article reports the results of three related efforts to obtain information on the topics in natural history about which people are most interested in learning. Topical listings are given with environmental concerns indicated as a high interest. Interpretations of the listings are discussed with regard to possible influences. (LS)

Presented are the findings of questionnaires mailed to the directors of 160 nature centers which provided environmental education programs for elementary school children in thirty-four states. The figures indicate that specific environmental attitude objectives need to be developed by the staffs of these centers. (BT)

A method for scaling attitudes, based upon Fishbein's expectancy-value model, was developed and used in a study in Shenandoah National Park. Individual survey responses on a particular item were placed in one of four quadrants for analysis. Three strategies for developing interpretive messages were suggested to improve mean item scores. (BW)

An assessment of eleventh graders (n= 3,200) in New York State reveals low scores on environmental knowledge and higher scores on environmental awareness and environmental concern. Includes policy suggestions for improved environmental education at the secondary school level within New York State and the United States. (26 references) (Author/MCO)