Citation

Gough HG. J. Res. Pers. 1975; 9(2): 122-135.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1975, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/0092-6566(75)90023-9

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Attitudes toward specific issues in population covary, but are independent enough to warrant separate assessment. Identifiable components include family planning, abortion, contraception, and population management. Modernity may be defined as a norm-setting factor, establishing a baseline around which the four other dimensions may vary. A system of beliefs will be more or less in phase or out of phase depending on the congruence between modernity and the other four indices. Scales to assess each factor were developed, and an attempt was made to minimize unwanted or artifactual variance pertaining to generalized distrust or misanthropy. Five case vignettes were given to illustrate the personological implications of contrasting profile configurations.