Publication type
Book Chapter
Series
Insights 2018-19: Findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study
Authors
Editors
Publication date
June 1, 2018
Summary:
Key points: Having a child led to a reduction in the frequency of some environmental behaviours. New parents with an existing high level of
environmental concern increased their desire for a green lifestyle; however, this positive change in attitude did not translate to a change in behaviour. The findings from the research do not support the legacy hypothesis – that parents have an increased concern about the environment as they consider the environmental legacy left to their children.
Subjects
Link
https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/research/findings
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