Curtin University

About: Curtin University is a education organization based out in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Zircon. The organization has 14257 authors who have published 48997 publications receiving 1336531 citations. The organization is also known as: WAIT & Western Australian Institute of Technology.

Policy statement of the “informal science education” ad hoc committee

Abstract: Cet article informe de la politique developpee par un comite charge de developper la recherche sur l'education scientifique extra-scolaire, dans des institutions pedagogiques, telles que les zoos, musees, aquariums, et a travers les moyens de communication et d'information de masse, tels que les journaux, la television, l'Internet.

Attitudes towards environmentally friendly products: the influence of ecoliteracy, interpersonal influence and value orientation

Abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to identify the key antecedents and moderators that influence consumers' willingness to purchase environmentally friendly products.Design/methodology/approach – A convenience sampling method was employed. A total of 600 self‐administered questionnaires were distributed during lectures in a large Australian university. In total, 256 useable Australian consumer responses were collected and used for analysis.Findings – The results show that the three antecedents of ecoliteracy, interpersonal influence and value orientation have strong correlations with attitudes towards environmentally friendly products. Consumers with favourable attitudes towards environmentally friendly products are more likely to purchase environmentally friendly products. Perceived product necessity moderates the relationship between attitudes toward environmentally friendly products and the willingness to purchase environmentally friendly products.Research limitations/implications – Longitudinal studies can be ...

Social isolation and loneliness among older people: issues and future challenges in community and residential settings.

Abstract: Although often associated with older age, loneliness and social isolation are not well understood in terms of their prevalence, risk and protective factors. Evidence suggests that only a minority of community-dwelling older people are "severely" lonely or isolated, however a number of factors need to be considered to fully understand the extent and significance of the problem. Community-based studies have identified a variety of risk factors for loneliness/isolation including widowhood, no (surviving) children, living alone, deteriorating health, and life events (eg, loss and bereavement). Having a confidant has been identified as a protective factor for loneliness. However, evidence is often unclear or inconclusive, especially within residential settings. We identified the need to conduct more residential care-focused research; the importance of addressing a variety of methodological concerns; and the need for practitioners to develop intervention programs that are appropriately targeted, evidence-based and evaluated.