Highlight report. Volume XXIII. Parents' perceptions of their children's sources of energy information and energy-related activities

Technical Report · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:7217062

A nationwide probability sample survey of 1,002 respondents (606 of whom were living in households with children under 18 years who were attending school) was conducted by ORC by telephone during the period January 27 through February 25, 1976. This report indicates that a substantial amount of energy information has been transmitted to American homes by children who obtain such information in school. This information dealing with energy conservation is welcomed. In home energy saving, parents are interested in home heating and lighting information. Parents would like more information on saving gasoline. Parental behavior and attitudes are reflected in children's behavior and attitudes and vice versa. Most people feel sponsorship of energy-saving school programs by utility companies or government as appropriate. Children's TV programs, publications, and organizations are seen as good means of communicating energy information to children. (GRA)

• Research Organization: Opinion Research Corp., Princeton, NJ (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7217062
• Report Number(s): PB-261164; ORC-25008-Vol-23
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BEHAVIOR
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FUELS
GASOLINE
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INFORMATION
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
RADIO EQUIPMENT
RESIDENTIAL SECTOR
SOCIOLOGY
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