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Measurement of Environmental Sensitivity

Tina Metzger
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Douglas McewenView further author information
Pages 38-39 | Published online: 31 Mar 2010
 
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Abstract

One of the primary goals of environmental education (EE) is to encourage more environmentally responsible behaviors. Past research has indicated that merely teaching awareness of environmental problems is not sufficient (Kalinowski, 1990-1991). Sia, Hungerford, and Tomera (1985-1986) determined that perceived skill in environmental actions and strategies, knowledge of environmental action strategies, and environmental sensitivity (ES) were the three major predictors of responsible behavior. More attention needs to be paid to ES as environmental educators encourage more responsible citizen behavior.

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Douglas Mcewen

Tina Metzger is with Camp Ondessonk in Ozark, IL, and Douglas McEwen is with the Department of Health Education and Recreation at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.

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