Research Methods for Environmental Psychology [Hardcover]

Covering the full spectrum of methodology, the timely and indispensible Research Methods for Environmental surveys the research and application methods for studying, changing, and improving human attitudes, behaviour and well-being in relation to the physical environment.

• The first new book covering research methods in environmental psychology in over 25 years. Brings the subject completely up-to-date with coverage of the latest methodology in the field
• The level of public concern over the impact of the environment on humans is high, making this book timely and of real interest to a fast growing discipline
• Comprehensively surveys the research and application methods for studying, changing, and improving human attitudes, behavior, and well-being in relation to the physical environment
• Robert Gifford is internationally recognised as one of the leading individuals in this field, and the contributors include many of the major leaders in the discipline

Contributors vii

1 Introduction: Environmental Psychology and its Methods 1
Robert Gifford

2 Observational Methods: The First Step in Science 9
Reuven Sussman

3 Behavioral Mapping and Tracking 29
Cheuk Fan Ng

4 Research Designs for Environmental Issues 53
Wokje Abrahamse, P. Wesley Schultz, and Linda Steg

5 Agree to Disagree: A Practical Guide to Conducting Survey Research in Environmental Psychology 71
Donald W. Hine, Christine Kormos, and Anthony D. G. Marks

6 Who Cares? Measuring Environmental Attitudes 93
Amanda McIntyre and Taciano L. Milfont

7 Qualitative Apprl#*