Anti-Pollution Behavior: A Function of Perceived Outcome and Locus of Control
Trigg, L. J., Perlman, D., Perry, R. P., & Janisse, M. P. (1976). Anti-pollution behavior: A function of perceived outcome and locus of control. Environment and Behavior, 8, 2, 307-313.
Examined the moderating effects of perceived outcome on the relationship between activism in the form of antipollution behavior and internal-external (I-E) locus of control. A representative sample of the adult population of Winnipeg, Manitoba ( N = 433) was interviewed. As predicted, among people optimistic about future levels of pollution, internally oriented individuals engaged in more antipollution activities. Among pessimistic respondents there was virtually no relationship between I-E and social actions. Internals also had more accurate information about environmental pollution.
