French validation of the Environmental Attitudes Inventory

Introduction. Climate change has made it necessary to develop valid tools for studying pro environmental behaviors. Objectives. The present study assessed the validity of the French translation of the brief version of Milfont and Duckitt's (2010) Environmental Attitudes Inventory. We chose this scale for its psychometric properties, its ability to predict behaviors, its theoretical foundations, and its use in many countries. In addition to the translation, we tested a shortened, 12-item version of the scale. Method. Three samples were used to study the structure of the IAE, its nomological network, its test retest fidelity, and its predictive validity. Results. IAE-24 has similar psychometric properties to the original version, for both one-factor and two factor models (preservation and utilization dimensions). IAE-12 has satisfactory internal consistency if the one-factor model is used. The nomological network of IAE-24 is not totally identical to the original version. Differences can be ascribed to inconsistencies in the literature and the use of different scales. Both IAE-24 and IAE-12 have very satisfactory predictive validity and test retest reliability. Conclusion. The French version of the IAE has satisfactory psychometric properties. (C) 2016 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.