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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
21
Issue
4
Date
1/1/1991

Article Facts

Title
Effects of Educational and Feedback Interventions on Recycling Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors
DOI
10.2190/0HC1-UGML-97N6-UPFE
Authors
  • Linda M. Goldenhar
  • Cathleen M. Connell
Pages
321-333
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Effects of Educational and Feedback Interventions on Recycling Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors

Linda M. Goldenhar
Cathleen M. Connell

DOI: 10.2190/0HC1-UGML-97N6-UPFE

Abstract

The relative effects of education and feedback strategies on knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding waste recycling were studied. Baseline and follow-up data were gathered from 1,619 university students. Using a quasi-experimental design, eight dormitories were randomly assigned to one of four experimental groups. No statistically significant group differences were discovered in terms of students' attitudes or beliefs about recycling, however, the feedback groups reported higher levels of recycling behavior than did the education or control groups (F = 12.8 (1, 3,325), p < .001). Implications for designing and evaluating intervention programs aimed at increasing waste recycling behavior are discussed.

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