Stability of Factor Structures in the Measurement of Public Environmental Attitudes.

Kuhn, Richard G.; Jackson, Edgar L.

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ERIC Number: EJ401387

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Publication Date: 1989

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Stability of Factor Structures in the Measurement of Public Environmental Attitudes.

Kuhn, Richard G.; Jackson, Edgar L.

Journal of Environmental Education, v20 n3 p27-32 Spr 1989

A 21-item scale combining and modifying an environmental paradigm and a social paradigm was used in 2 surveys. This paper compares attitudinal dimensions resulting from factor analysis. Similarities in terms of relationships between scores on the scale and preferences for energy-related options were also assessed. (Author/CW)

Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Energy Education, Environmental Education, Factor Analysis, Multidimensional Scaling, Postsecondary Education, Science and Society, Surveys, Technology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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