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Disconnection from Nature and Interest in Mass Media
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Aruguete, Mara S.; Gillen, Meghan M.; McCutcheon, Lynn E.; Bernstein, Michael J. – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2020
The main purpose of this study was to examine the association between interest in nature and attraction to the mass media. We measured environmental knowledge, environmental attitudes, and attraction to celebrities among a sample of 185 English-speaking community-based adults obtained through Mechanical Turk. A secondary purpose of the study was…
Descriptors: Mass Media, Interests, Physical Environment, Adults
Attitude-Intention Consistency in the Context of Energy and Water Conservation: Examining the Moderating Role of Vested Interest
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Martinez Gonzalez, Andrea; Reynolds-Tylus, Tobias – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2021
Guided by Crano's vested interest theory (VIT), this study examined how vested interest moderated the relationship between individuals' attitudes and intentions in the context of energy and water conservation. Participants (N = 432) completed a survey on energy emissions (N = 215) or water scarcity (N = 217). Across topics, salience had a main…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, College Students, Young Adults, Intention
Assessing Community Needs for Expanding Environmental Education Programming
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Hintz, Carly J.; Lackey, Brenda K. – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2017
Based on increased demand for educational programming, leadership at Schmeeckle Reserve, a campus natural area in Stevens Point, WI explored the needs for expanded environmental education efforts. In 2014, a three-phased needs assessment framework was employed to explore educational programming offered in the community. Results from interviews and…
Descriptors: Community Needs, Needs Assessment, Environmental Education, Community Programs
Will Natural Resources Professionals Volunteer to Teach Youth?
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Smith, Sanford S.; Finley, James C.; San Julian, Gary J. – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2010
A unique approach to volunteer marketing research involved a mail survey with natural resources professionals from across Pennsylvania. Previous work identified this group as a source of potential volunteers for the 4-H youth natural resources program. The results give insights into those most likely to volunteer to teach youth through 4-H…
Descriptors: Marketing, Research, Mail Surveys, Natural Resources
The Garden Wonder Wall: Fostering Wonder and Curiosity on Multi-Day Garden Field Trips
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Driscoll, Elizabeth A.; Lownds, Norman K. – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2007
Field trips to the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden must provide rich science learning experiences for students and teachers. A key to this is getting students to ask questions. To facilitate student question asking we developed the Wonder Wall, a "wall" where students could write their questions. Student questions were answered as part of…
Descriptors: Field Trips, Interests, Grade 3, Gardening
Helping Rural Communities Manage Growth and Protect Natural Resources
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Tyson, C. Benjamin; Westa, Susan P.; Broderick, Stephen H. – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2007
A learning needs assessment survey was conducted by the Green Valley Institute in the Quinebaug Shetucket National Heritage Corridor in Connecticut and Massachusetts. This survey was designed to assess educational interests, perceived knowledge, and importance relating to land use, community planning and design, and natural resources. Findings…
Descriptors: Community Planning, Needs Assessment, Land Use, Prior Learning