Reconceptualising the 'behavioural approach' in agricultural studies: A socio-psychological perspective

Journal of Rural Studies

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 359-371

  Burton, Rob J F ^a  

^a SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Agricultural studies; Attitude; Behavioural approach; Social psychology; Theory of planned behaviour

Indexed keywords

AGRICULTURAL POLICY; FARMERS ATTITUDE; PSYCHOLOGY;

EID: 2642548835     PISSN: 07430167     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2003.12.001     Document Type: Article

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