The influence of media use on environmental engagement: A political socialization approach

Environmental Communication

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 92-109

  Östman, Johan ^a  

^a National Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools   (Sweden)

Author keywords

adolescents; media influence; news media; political socialization; pro environmental behavior

Indexed keywords

EID: 84894070061     PISSN: 17524032     EISSN: 17524040     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/17524032.2013.846271     Document Type: Article

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