The NEP scale (Dunlap et al., 1992)
Listed below is a series of statements about humans, nature and environment. Indicate
agreement/disagreement by checking one box for each item.
1= Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Neither agree nor disagree 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
We are approaching the limit of the number of people the earth can support
Humans have the right to modify the natural environment to suit their needs
When humans interfere with nature it often produces disastrous consequences
Human ingenuity will insure that we do NOT make the earth unliveable
Humans are severely abusing the environment
The earth has plenty of natural resources if we only learn how to develop them
Plants and animals have as much right as humans to exist
The balance of nature is strong enough to cope with the impact of modern industrial nations
Despite our special abilities humans are still subject to the laws of nature
The so-called "ecological crisis" facing humankind has been greatly exaggerated
The earth is like a spaceship with very limited room and resources
Humans were meant to rule over the rest of nature
The balance of nature is very delicate and easily upset
Humans will eventually learn enough about how nature works to be able to control it
If things continue on their present course,we will soon experience a major
ecological catastrophe