Self-determination theory as a guide to fostering environmental motivation

Journal of Environmental Education

Volumn 40, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 39-49

  Darner, Rebekka ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   (United States)

Author keywords

Environmental motivation; Proenvironmental behaviors; Self determination theory

Indexed keywords

EID: 69249113338     PISSN: 00958964     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3200/JOEE.40.2.39-49     Document Type: Article

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