The Personal Threat of Environmental Problems as Predictor of Environmental Practices

Baldassare, M. & Katz, C. (1992). The personal threat of environmental problems as predictor of environmental practices. Environment and Behavior, 24, 5, 602-616.
640 adult residents of Orange County, California completed a survey regarding their perceived threat of environmental problems. Ss who perceived that environmental problems pose a very serious threat to their health and well-being were more likely to engage in environmental practices, specifically recycling, conserving water, buying environmentally safe products, and limiting their driving. Personal environmental threat was a better predictor of overall environmental practices than were demographic variables or political factors. Perceived environmental threat was highest among younger Ss, women, liberals, and Democrats.
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