USING VERBAL AND VISUAL PROMPTS TO CONTROL LITTERING IN HIGH-SCHOOLS

This study investigated the use of verbal and visual prompts to contro l litter behaviour by students in two separate high schools. Data were obtained from two areas in both schools; the cafeteria, and the pathw ay leading from the cafeteria to the main teaching block. Verbal promp ts in combination with visual prompts resulted in statistically signif icant reductions in the rate of littering and were demonstrated to be more effective than verbal or visual prompts alone. Reductions in litt er behaviour were maintained following intervention.