The Myth that War is Intrinsic to Human Nature Discourages Action for Peace by Young People
Table I. Composition of Factors in Peace Activity Page 6

BELIEF ABOUT HUMAN NATURE

inter-correlations of .682, .695, and .694

1. Do you agree with the following: "War is an intrinsic part of human nature"?

2. Do you agree with the following: "The human being has an instinct for war"?

3. Do you agree with the following statement: "Wars are inevitable because human beings are naturally aggressive creatures"?

ATTITUDE TO PEACE ACTIVITY

inter-correlations of .682, .695, and .694

1. Do you think it is possible for an individual person to help prevent wars?

2. Do you think that peace demonstrations and marches have an impact on arms-reduction?

3. Do you think that you personally can do something to help prevent wars?

ANGER AT WAR-MAKERS

Do you feel angry when you think about those who are responsible for the nuclear arms race?

FAMILY NORM ON PEACE ACTIVITY

Does your family, on balance, think that it is good to be active in the peace movement?

FRIENDS' NORM ON PEACE ACTIVITY

Do your friends, on balance, think that it is good to be active in the peace movement?

SCHOOL NORM ON PEACE ACTIVITY

Does your school experience, on balance, support the idea that it is good to be active for peace?

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