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Analysis And Synthesis Of Research On Responsible Environmental Behavior: A Meta-Analysis
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Journal of Environmental Education
Volume
18
Issue
2
First Page
1
Last Page
8
Abstract
Despite the wealth of information which exists concerning environ* mental behavior, it is not known which variable or variables appear to be most influential in motivating individuals to take responsible environmental action. A metaanalysis of environmental behavior research was undertaken in an attempt to determine this. An exhaustive search of the empirically based environmental behavior research conducted over the past decade yielded a substantial number of studies representative of a broad academic base. The characteristics and findings of these studies served as the data for the meta-analysis. As a result of the meta-analysis, the following variables were found to be associated with responsible environmental behavior: Knowledge of issues, knowledge of action strategies, locus of control, attitudes, verbal commitment, and an individual’s sense of responsibility. A model of predictors of environmental behavior is proposed. © 1987 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Department
Department of Teaching
Original Publication Date
1-1-1987
DOI of published version
10.1080/00958964.1987.9943482
Recommended Citation
Hines, Jody M.; Hungerford, Harold R.; and Tomera, Audrey N., "Analysis And Synthesis Of Research On Responsible Environmental Behavior: A Meta-Analysis" (1987). Faculty Publications. 4717.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/4717