Attitudes toward Nuclear Energy: Familiarity and Salience

Articles
Van-der-Pligt, J., Eiser, J. R. & Spears, R. (1986). Attitudes toward nuclear energy: Familiarity and salience. Environment and Behavior, 18, 1, 75-93.
Examined attitudes toward the building of a nuclear power station in one's locality. 648 residents (mean age 47.7 yrs) of 4 small rural communities that were selected as possible …

Increasing Attitude-Behavior Correspondence by Broadening the Scope of the Behavioral Measure

Articles
Weigel, R. H. & Newman, L. S. (1976). Increasing attitude-behavior correspondence by broadening the scope of the behavioral measure. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 33, 6, 793-802.
Concerns about the adequacy of both the methodology and behavioral criteria employed in much of the past research on attitude-behavior consistency prompted this field experiment. …

Ideological and Demographic Correlates of Proecology Behavior

Articles
Weigel, R. H. (1977). Ideological and demographic correlates of proecology behavior. Journal of Social Psychology, 103, 1, 39-47.
Previous studies of the ideological and demographic characteristics of environmentalists have used attitude measures to distinguish persons with a pro-ecology orientation. Concern…

Public Concerns about LLRW Facility Siting: A Comparative Study. Special Issue: Risk and Culture

Articles
Vari, A., Kemp, R., & Mumpower, J. L. (1991). Public concerns about LLRW facility siting: A comparative study. Special Issue: Risk and culture. Journal of Cross Cultural Psychology, 22, 1, 83-102.
Performed a comparative analysis of public concerns about siting low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) disposal facilities in the US, the UK, and Hungary. Analysis was based on publi…

Assessing the Long-Term Effects of an Environmental Education Program: A Pragmatic Approach

Articles
Westphal, J. M., & Halverson, W. F. (1986). Assessing the long-term effects of an environmental education program: A pragmatic approach. Journal of Environmental Education, 17, 2, 26-30.
Examines the long-term effects of an environmental education program specifically designed to involve citizens in environmental affairs concerning water quality. Feedback from 51 …

College Students and Recycling: Their Attitudes and Behaviors

Articles
Williams, E. (1991). College students and recycling: Their attitudes and behaviors. Journal of College Student Development, 32, 1, 86-88.
Surveyed 237 university students concerning their knowledge of and attitudes toward recycling and its environmental implications. 81% of the Ss reported at least some knowledge an…

Attitudes versus Actions: The Relationship of Verbal and Overt Behavioral Responses to Attitude Objects

Articles
Wicker, A. W. (1969). Attitudes versus actions: The relationship of verbal and overt behavioral responses to attitude objects. Journal of Social Issues, 25, 41-78.

Understanding Attitudes and Predicting Social Behavior

Articles
Ajzen, I. & Fishbein, M. (1980). Attitutes and behavior. In I.J. Ajzen & M. Fishbein (Ed.). Understanding attitudes and predicting social behavior. (pp. 12-27). N.J.: Prentice-Hall: Englewood Cliffs.

Energy and Material Resources: Attitudes, Values, and Public Policy

Articles
Dunlap, R. E., Grieneeks, J. K. & Rokeach, M. (1983). Human values and pro-environmental behavior. In W. D. Conn (Ed.). Energy and material resources: Attitudes, values, and public policy. (pp. 145-168). Boulder, CO: Westview.

Attitudes and Persuasion

Articles
Petty, R. E. (1981). Self-persuasion approaches. In R.E. Petty (Ed.). Attitudes and persuasion. (pp. 213-254). Dubuque: Iowa: W.C. Brown Co..

North America

Introductory Workshop

Jun 10th - 12th, 2026

Registration Ending Soon!
Learn More

Brisbane

Introductory Workshop

Oct 13th - 14th, 2026

Learn More

Perth

Introductory Workshop

Oct 19th - 20th, 2026

Learn More

Melbourne

Introductory & Advanced Workshops

Oct 27th - 30th, 2026

Learn More

Auckland

Introductory & Advanced Workshops

Nov 9th - 12th, 2026

Learn More
New 4TH Edition

Available Today!

Fostering Sustainable Behavior Book Cover

The latest edition of Fostering Sustainable Behavior features updated research, case studies, and practical strategies that can substantially impact the adoption of sustainable behaviors.

Site Courtesy of
McKenzie-Mohr & Associates

Expertise in Community-Based Social Marketing