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An Experimental Study of Opinion on Climate Change: Labile Causalities and Stable Realities.

Authors :
Bennett, S. E.
Source :
Policy Studies Journal. 2010, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p175-197. 23p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Illustrations, 5 Charts.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article presents the results of research on people's opinions about global warming and climate change, and how easily those opinions can be influenced. Some issues addressed by related previous studies are noted. Details of the research protocol, which involved 45 people, a questionnaire, and a video titled "The Great Global Warming Swindle," are provided. It was found that the video tended to significantly affect people's opinions on the question of whether global warming is caused by humans. It had less effect on beliefs about the existence of climate change.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0190292X
Volume :
38
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Policy Studies Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
48368343
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1541-0072.2009.00355.x