Published October 1989 | Version v1
Journal article

Nuclear worries of Canadian youth: Replication and extension

  • 1. Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton (Canada)

Description

A national survey of Canadian adolescents assessed concern, anxiety, and sources of information about the threat of nuclear war. Results indicated few geographical or gender differences in overall levels of concern, although females were more likely to admit fear and anxiety, and students with activist parents showed more concern. Family ranked below all media as a source of information

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
Journal Volume
59
Journal Issue
4
Series
Am. J. Orthopsychiatr.
Journal Page Range
520-527
ISSN
0002-9432
CODEN
AJORA

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
21035626
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
ADOLESCENTS; ATTITUDES; CANADA; NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS; NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Descriptors DEC
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; EXPLOSIONS; NORTH AMERICA