The Relationship between Environmental Conservation Consiousness, Environmental Conservation Behavior and Qualify of Life - Centered on Seoul City Housewives-

환경보전의식 및 환경보전행동과 삶의 질의 관계에 대한 연구 - 서울시 주부를 중심으로-

  • 최남숙 (성신여자대학교 가족문화 소비자학과) ;
  • 이소영 (성신여자대학교 가족문화 소비자학과)
  • Published : 2002.05.01

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to achieve regarding the environmental problem due to excessive economic development for human being's continous life and to try to enhance the quality of life. The major findings of this study are as followings: 1) Environmental consciousness and activity are closely correlated and also postively related to quality of life. Accordingly, environmental consciousness should be inspired and the environmental activities performed successfully to enhance the quality of life so that we can lead higher quality of life. 2) Income takes the highest position in the life-influncing factor with the following sequence of environmental consciousness, preservation acitivity, housekeeper's education level and age. So, earlier and steady education are important in raising the education level to have people equipped with environmental consciousness and activity. Moreover, we should be able to create income through education to enhance the quality of life. Accordingly, we should take a positive measure for enhancing environmental preservation and quality of life to meet two solutions, such as mankind's continuous development and value-oriented life.

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