| Main Title |
Effects of Air Pollution on Public Attitudes and Knowledge. |
| Author |
Maso, Robert G.;
|
| CORP Author |
Oregon State Univ., Corvallis. |
| Year Published |
1972 |
| Report Number |
CPA-70-117; R5-72-007; |
| Stock Number |
PB-212 739 |
| Subjects |
( Air pollution;
Communications management);
( Public opinion;
Air pollution);
Attitude surveys;
Information;
Education;
Sociometrics;
Mass communication;
Management methods;
Mathematical models;
Visibility;
Variability;
Government policies;
Interviews;
Oregon;
Public information dissemination;
Air pollution abatement;
Willamette Valley
|
| Holdings |
| Library |
|
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Date Modified |
| NTIS |
|
PB-212 739 |
Most EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. Check with individual libraries about paper copy. |
NTIS |
06/23/1988 |
|
| Collation |
151p |
| Abstract |
The report presents the results of testing a public information model in which attitudes toward and knowledge about air quality play a role. First, the linkage between public attitudes and Government action is discussed. Research efforts tested a hypothesis concerning the relationship between mass media content and attitude change. Second, environmental conditions which may have a bearing on variables in the model are considered. Three variables were considered to be mutually interdependent and were considered endogenous. These were: attitude toward air quality; mass media exposure to information about air quality; and level of air quality knowledge. Variables considered exogenous were: levels of interpersonal discussion; social influence; levels of formal and science education; and use of the environment for recreation purposes. Finally, a theoretical model concerning the acquisition and processing of air quality information, by people, was formulated and tested. (Author) |
| Highlights Notes |
Discusses the results of testing a public information model in which attitudes toward and knowledge about air quality play a role. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept.. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
Jun 72, |
| Category Codes |
13B; 68A; 91A |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A08/MF A01 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Control Number |
326533504 |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
![[logo] US EPA](http://www.epa.gov/epafiles/images/logo_epaseal.gif){kind=logo}