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Deep Ecology Values Scale
Naess & Sessions · 1984
Overview
Measures endorsement of deep ecology principles, including the intrinsic value of all living beings, the importance of biodiversity for its own sake, rejection of human exceptionalism, and support for radical changes to human–nature relationships. Based on Naess's deep ecology philosophy.
Measure Details
Number of Items15 items
Response Scale7-point Likert (1 = Strongly Disagree, 7 = Strongly Agree)
Author(s)Naess & Sessions
Year Published1984
Internal Reliabilityα = .85
DomainEcological Worldview
Citation
Naess, A., & Sessions, G. (1984). Basic principles of deep ecology. Ecophilosophy, 6, 3–7.
Keywords
deep ecologyintrinsic valuebiocentricNaesshuman exceptionalismbiodiversityradical
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At a Glance
Items15
Year1984
Reliabilityα = .85