Question Wording: Attitude Strength

Research by the Political Psychology Research Group at Stanford University

Introduction Fundamentals Who Should Take Action Government Policy Economic Side Effects Willingness to Pay Priority Consequences of Global Warming Preparing for Possible Consequences Consumer Choices Attitude Strength Voter Behavior Opinions in the States Trust in Scientists Scientists' Beliefs Partisan Views Publications

Question wordings for the graphics on the “Attitude Strength” page.

Graph: Percent of Americans Who Felt They Knew At Least a Moderate Amount About Global Warming

(1997-98) “People tell us that they know a lot about some issues, but very little about others. How much do you feel you know about global warming? A lot, a moderate amount, a little, or nothing?”
(2006-2024) “How much do you feel you know about global warming – a lot, a moderate amount, a little, or nothing?”

Graph: Percent of Americans Who Thought Global Warming is Extremely Personally Important

(1997-8, 2006-2024) “How important is the issue of global warming to you personally – extremely important, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important?”

Graph: Percent of Americans Who Had Very or Extremely Strong Opinions on Global Warming

(2010-2024) “How strong are your opinions on the issue of global warming – extremely strong, very strong, somewhat strong, not too strong, or not strong at all?”