Essays about: "Ecological Psychology"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 16 essays containing the words Ecological Psychology.

  1. 6. First-time mothers & Symbolic Consumption - The role of baby clothing consumption in woman's transition to motherhood

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Sara Liski; [2020]
    Keywords : Motherhood; Symbolic Consumption; Baby Clothing; Meanings; Socio-cultural retailing; Consumer Culture Theory; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The parents growing interest towards children clothing has become apparent when following Finnish media during the past years. In similar vein consumer culture literature has noticed the rise of clothing markets for newborns. It is scientifically proven that consumption objects have a significant role in life transitional phases. READ MORE

  3. 7. Porten till naturen : gestaltningsförslag av ett besökscentrum i ett naturreservat som ett alternativ till en byggnad

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Sofie Taylor; [2019]
    Keywords : gestaltning; naturreservat; besökscentrum; landskapsarkitektur; trivalent design;

    Abstract : Nationalparker och naturreservat har funnits i mer än ett århundrande i Sverige, och i nära anslutning finns idag storslagna arkitektritade besökscentrum, så kallade naturum. Syftet med naturum är att locka besökaren ut i naturen och lära dem mer om människans påverkan på naturmiljön och ekologin på den specifika platsen. READ MORE

  4. 8. Conspicuous Sustainability : Harnessing the potential of the social economy in order to acheive sustainability goals

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Johnny McCreesh; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; conspicuous consumption; status; experimental economics; behavioural economics; environmental psychology;

    Abstract : Conspicuous consumption is a form of economic behaviour in which social pressure influences consumption decisions. Considering the current understanding of the detrimental ecological impact of excessive consumption practices, this paper overviews the potential to lessen wasteful consumption trends by utilising conspicuous consumption. READ MORE

  5. 9. COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE DURING EXERCISE AMONG ORIENTEERS

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Elise Rognsvåg; Annika Carlberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Cognitive performance; physical exertion; orienteering; ecological validity; Kognitiv prestation; fysisk ansträngning; orientering; ekologisk validitet;

    Abstract : The present study aimed to examine how physical exertion influences cognitive performance.Orienteers (n = 23) competing at primarily a national to international level were recruited toparticipate. READ MORE

  6. 10. To fly or not to fly : analysing interpretive repertoires to negotiate air travel among individuals working for an environmental NGO in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Jara Snippe; [2017]
    Keywords : Attitude-behaviour gap; Air travel; Discursive psychology; Interpretive repertoires; Subject positions; Ecological privilege; Flyers dilemma;

    Abstract : With the global temperature rising and the fight to stay below a 2-degree global warming, environmentalists, environmental organizations and climate scientists are arguing that there is a need to reduce global carbon emissions to mitigate climate change. However, advocating for sustainable behaviour does not necessarily lead to performing sustainable behaviour. READ MORE