Demographics, Attitudes, and Behavioral Responses to Important Environmental Events
Nietzel, M. T. & Winett, R. A. (1977). Demographics, attitudes, and behavioral responses to important environmental events. American Journal of Community Psychology, 1977, 2, 195-206.
To assess energy conservation attitudes and behaviors, an Environmental Quality Questionnaire was developed and administered to 143 city residents and 135 undergraduates at 3 different times between December 1973 and March 1975. Numerous Respondent-Type, Time, and Time X Type interactions were obtained on various measures of the perceived causes and solutions of energy problems as well as the nature of conservation behaviors that were performed most frequently. The data suggest the need for governmental supports to increase and maintain consumer conservation efforts. Results are discussed with respect to their implications for conservation strategies and the role of the psychologist in their implementation and evaluation.
