An empirical test of techniques of neutralization regarding polluting behaviors in rural Iran

Environmental pollution is regarded as a major environmental crime in most countries; Iran no exception. This study examines water and soil polluting behavior among villagers Jimabad, Mashhad County—a rural area the Razavi Khorasan province northeastern region of Iran. A survey questionnaire was used to collect data from random sample 315 respondents population Jimabad. article reports on levels results are discussed terms techniques neutralization, religiosity cultural context.