Demographics, attitudes, and behavioral responses to important environmental events

Abstract

In order to assess energy conservation attitudes and behaviors an Environmental Quality Questionnaire was developed and administered to college and residential respondents at three 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 appear to suggest the need for governmental supports to increase and maintain consumer conservation efforts. These results are discussed with respect to their implications for conservation strategies and the role of the psychologist in their implementation and evaluation.