Skip to main content
COMMUNITY:
Peer-reviewed article

Developing a Method to Assess Attitudes Toward Snakes

January 1, 1990 | Public Programs, Exhibitions
In this paper, researchers from Jacksonville State University discuss research related to educational efforts to increase the public's commitment toward conservation of animal species complicated by negative attitudes toward some of these species, such as snakes. The researchers report methodology and findings from their study that developed a device to assess attitudes toward snakes. The study had the following three purposes: (1) to validate a survey device the researchers developed that may prove useful in the evaluation of educational programs geared toward snakes and similar species; (2) to determine how young adults perceive snakes in terms of beliefs, feelings, and behavioral tendencies; and (3) to assess the impact of a live snake demonstration on the beliefs, feelings and behavioral tendencies of young adults.

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Rick A. Bevins
    Author
    Jacksonville State University
  • REVISE logo
    Author
    Jacksonville State University
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1064-5578
    Publication Name: Visitor Studies
    Volume: 2
    Number: 1
    Page Number: 123
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Education and learning science | Life science | Nature of science | Social science and psychology
    Audience: Undergraduate/Graduate Students | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Aquarium and Zoo Programs | Exhibitions | Aquarium and Zoo Exhibits

    If you would like to edit a resource, please email us to submit your request.