Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
1-2009
Abstract
Derived from the risk information seeking and processing model (RISP), this study sought to isolate predictors of the public's knowledge of global warming. Using a national sample ( N = 805), multiple regression yielded a number of significant relationships among 13 moderators. Notably, the number of media sources used for information about global warming, information seeking effort, and general education were relatively strong predictors of knowledge. Counter to expectations, informational subjective norms were inversely related to knowledge.
Keywords
Global warming, climate change, knowledge, risk information
Discipline
Critical and Cultural Studies | Environmental Sciences
Research Areas
Integrative Research Areas
Publication
Science Communication
Volume
30
Issue
3
First Page
380
Last Page
414
ISSN
1075-5470
Identifier
10.1177/1075547008328798
Publisher
SAGE Publications (UK and US)
Citation
KAHLOR, LeeAnn and ROSENTHAL, Sonny.
If we seek, do we learn?: Predicting knowledge of global warming. (2009). Science Communication. 30, (3), 380-414.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/cis_research/280
Copyright Owner and License
Authors
Creative Commons License
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1177/1075547008328798