In 2000 the International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) has addressed the topic of attitudes to environmental protection and preferred government measures for environmental protection. This dataset focusses on six items (with a 5-point rating scale (Likert type)) where respondents from Austria and Great Britain were asked about their perception of environmental dangers.
issp2000A data frame with 1595 observations on the following 11 variables. The first six variables are items to be answered on a 5-point rating scale (Likert type) with response categories: (1) extremely dangerous for the environment to (5) not dangerous at all for the environment.
CARair pollution caused by cars
INDair pollution caused by industry
FARMpesticides and chemicals used in farming
WATERpollution of country's rivers, lakes and streams
TEMPa rise in the world's temperature
GENEmodifying the genes of certain crops
SEXgender: (1) male, (2) female
URBlocation of residence: (1) urban area, (2) suburbs of large cities, small town, county seat (3) rural area
AGEage: (1) < 40 years, (2) 41--59 years, (3) 60+ years
CNTRYcountry: (1) Great Britain, (2) Austria
EDUeducation: (1) below A-level/matrice, (2) A-level/matrice or higher
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