Attitudes Toward Animals: Age-Related Development Among Children.

Kellert, Stephen R.

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ERIC Number: EJ324359

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Publication Date: 1985

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Attitudes Toward Animals: Age-Related Development Among Children.

Kellert, Stephen R.

Journal of Environmental Education, v16 n3 p29-39 Spr 1985

Reviews a study's findings on children's (N=267) knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward animals and natural habitats. Research results indicate that existence of three stages in the development of children's perceptions of animals. Major differences in age, sex, ethnicity and urban/rural residence were also noted. (ML)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Animals, Attitude Change, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Sex Differences, Wildlife

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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