Factor Structure of the New Environmental Paradigm Scale: Evidence from an Urban Sample in Southern California

This study examined the factor structure of the New Environmental Paradigm Scale using responses from 261 urban subjects from southern California. The analysis yielded findings inconsistent with many previous studies of the original scale. This study supported an 8-item two-factor model of the scale...

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Published inPsychological reports Vol. 94; no. 1; pp. 125 - 130
Main Author Ji, Chang-Ho C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.02.2004
Subjects
Adult
Aged
California
Conservation of Natural Resources - statistics & numerical data
Environmental Pollution - prevention & control
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Public Opinion
Reproducibility of Results
Sampling Studies
Surveys and Questionnaires
Urban Population - statistics & numerical data
California
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ISSN0033-2941
1558-691X
DOI10.2466/pr0.94.1.125-130

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Summary:This study examined the factor structure of the New Environmental Paradigm Scale using responses from 261 urban subjects from southern California. The analysis yielded findings inconsistent with many previous studies of the original scale. This study supported an 8-item two-factor model of the scale rather than the one-factor and three-factor models proposed earlier. A subsequent validation study provides evidence for this short form's validity, as the two factors were predictive of commitment to preservation of nature.
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ISSN:0033-2941
1558-691X
DOI:10.2466/pr0.94.1.125-130