Variable: Knowledge about causes of environmental problems (mean)

QoG Code: (issp_8am)


Dataset: The International Social Survey Programme. Environment Module

Description:

Average reply to 8a: "How much do you feel you know about the causes of these sorts of environmental problems?". (1) Know nothing at all - (5) Know a great deal. Replies (8) Can't choose are deleted. "These sorts of environmental problems" refer to (1) Air pollution, (2) Chemicals and pesticides, (3) Water shortage, (4) Water pollution, (5) Nuclear waste, (6) Domestic waste disposal, (7) Climate change, (8) Genetically modified foods, (9) Using up our natural resources.

In Environment III (2010) - question 8a.
In Environment II (2000) - question not part of the survey.
In Environment I (1993) - question not part of the survey.

A higher score means that more people feel that they know about the causes of environmental problems. A lower score means that fewer people feel that they know about the causes of environmental problems.

Type of variable: Continuous


Last updated by source: 2019-06-13


Categories:

Environment


Find this variable in:

Environmental Indicators - 2021 Original Dataset

This variable has information for these countries:

Click here to see the full list of countries