Adolescents' knowledge of nuclear issues and the effects of nuclear war
Three hundred fifty-seven college students were surveyed to assess later adolescents' awareness of the status of nuclear arms development and possible effects of a nuclear war on people and the environment. Chi-square analyses were performed to determine whether the frequency of correct responses differed with regard to participants' sex, political orientation, and position toward the United States' possession of nuclear weapons. Results suggest that later adolescents are extremely uninformed regarding the current status of nuclear issues and the consequences of a nuclear war. These data, coupled with findings from previous studies reporting children's and adolescents' concerns and fears about nuclear war, indicate that there is a strong need to educate young people concerning nuclear issues.
- Research Organization:
- Central Michigan Univ., Mount Pleasant (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5406769
- Journal Information:
- Adolescence; (United States), Journal Name: Adolescence; (United States) Vol. 22:88; ISSN ADOLA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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