Four challenges for measurement in environmental psychology, and how to address them
Rosa, C. D. ; Fried, E. I. ; Larson, L. R. ; Collado, S. (Universidad de Zaragoza)
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Environmental psychologists are interested in a diverse array of constructs, including but not limited to environmental behaviors (Steg & Vlek, 2009; Urban & Braun Kohlová, 2022), environmental attitudes (Milfont & Duckitt, 2004; Wyss et al., 2022), environmental concern (Schultz, 2001), environmental beliefs (Dunlap & Van Liere, 1978; Rosa et al., 2022), and connection to nature (Coughlan et al., 2022; Ives et al., 2017). Valid and reliable measurement of such constructs is essential for research and practice. Invalid measurement can lead to misleading inferences. While most researchers are aware of this, recent work has revealed that many measures have critical limitations or are used inappropriately (Hawcroft & Milfont, 2010; Mokkink et al., 2018; Perrin & Benassi, 2009; Rosa et al., 2022; Stallwood et al., 2021; Terwee et al., 2018). In this letter, we use examples of frequently utilized and widely cited scales to illustrate four key challenges and corresponding recommendations regarding measurement in the field of environmental psychology...
Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2022.101940
Año: 2023
Publicado en: JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 85 (2023), 101940 [3 pp.]
ISSN: 0272-4944
Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/MICIU/PGC2018-095502-B-I00
Tipo y forma: (PostPrint)
Área (Departamento): Área Psicología Social (Dpto. Psicología y Sociología)
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Environmental psychologists are interested in a diverse array of constructs, including but not limited to environmental behaviors (Steg & Vlek, 2009; Urban & Braun Kohlová, 2022), environmental attitudes (Milfont & Duckitt, 2004; Wyss et al., 2022), environmental concern (Schultz, 2001), environmental beliefs (Dunlap & Van Liere, 1978; Rosa et al., 2022), and connection to nature (Coughlan et al., 2022; Ives et al., 2017). Valid and reliable measurement of such constructs is essential for research and practice. Invalid measurement can lead to misleading inferences. While most researchers are aware of this, recent work has revealed that many measures have critical limitations or are used inappropriately (Hawcroft & Milfont, 2010; Mokkink et al., 2018; Perrin & Benassi, 2009; Rosa et al., 2022; Stallwood et al., 2021; Terwee et al., 2018). In this letter, we use examples of frequently utilized and widely cited scales to illustrate four key challenges and corresponding recommendations regarding measurement in the field of environmental psychology...
Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2022.101940
Año: 2023
Publicado en: JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 85 (2023), 101940 [3 pp.]
ISSN: 0272-4944
Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/MICIU/PGC2018-095502-B-I00
Tipo y forma: (PostPrint)
Área (Departamento): Área Psicología Social (Dpto. Psicología y Sociología)
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