Environmental Attitudes Questionnaire

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Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree as with each of the following statements as they apply to the way you personally feel.


Q1.  I often feel a sense of oneness with the natural world around me.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree       Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q2. People are using natural resources, like trees and water, faster than the earth can support.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q3. I do a good job of turning off lights and other electrical appliances when I’m not using them.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q4. I am aware of many things I do that are good for the environment.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q5. I feel as though I belong to the Earth as equally as it belongs to me.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q6. Humans have a right to use as many natural resources as they need.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know


Q7. Using too much of a natural resource, like trees or water, is like taking it away from someone else.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q8. I should take more steps to reduce my impact on the environment.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree       Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q9. The things I do in an average day can't harm the environment very much.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q10. Any natural resources we use today are borrowed from future generations.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q11. People should take steps now to leave the Earth liveable for future generations.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q12. I often feel a kinship with animals and plants.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q13. Human needs outweigh the importance of protecting nature.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know


Q14. I have a deep understanding of how my actions affect the natural world.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q15. My personal welfare is independent of the welfare of the natural world.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q16.  I feel personally responsible for improving the condition of the environment.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree       Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q17. I recognize and appreciate the intelligence of other living organisms.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q18. I often feel disconnected from nature.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q19. It is important that people choose “environmentally friendly” products over conventional ones when they have the option.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q20. Everone shares an equal responsibility in protecting the environment.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know

Q21. I think of the natural world as a community to which I belong.

Strongly Agree       Agree       Disagree      Strongly Disagree            Uncertain/don’t know



These last few questions help us understand how different types of people answered these questions.

What is your age? 17 or under        18-30       31-45        46-60        over 60

Gender: Female            Male

At the time of this survey, where do you currently reside? (country and state/region, please)   



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