Essays about: "Environmental self-identity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words Environmental self-identity.

1. 1. Volunteer tourism as a transformative journey - “ It's something that they still have, that many have lost at home”

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

   Author : Nathalie Regestad; Isabella Axelsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Voluntourism; existential authenticity; moral grandstanding; moral superiority; self-identity; the Other; exoticism; epiphany; epiphanic experiences.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Volunteer tourism is an alternative form of tourism that is constantly increasing. The increase can be considered related to trends about social participation, environmental awareness and moral demands. READ MORE

3. 2. Self-identity and Agenda of Environmental Civil Organisations within the Hungarian Political Context

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Dorina Pflum; [2021]
   Keywords : identity; post-environmentalism; post-socialism; civil movements; environmentalism;

   Abstract : Pflum, Dorina (2021). Self-identity and Agenda of Environmental Civil Organisations within the Hungarian Political Context  Human Geography advanced level, master thesis for master exam in Human Geography, 30 ECTS credits  Supervisor: Lowe Börjeson Language: English Key words: identity, post-environmentalism, post-socialism, civil movements, environmentalism. READ MORE

4. 3. Meanings of Clothing Consumption for Identity Construction - Comparing Fast Fashion and Slow Fashion Consumers for Sustainability Purposes

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Sara Georgsson; Johansson Hanna; [2020-06-16]
   Keywords : consumer culture theory; CCT; symbolic meanings; identity construction; sustainable consumption; fast fashion; slow fashion; clothing;

   Abstract : Drawing from literature on identity construction, consumption meanings, consumer culture and fashion consumption, the aim of this study is to compare the conception of clothing consumption of fast fashion and slow fashion consumers, and to develop a broader understanding regarding how consumer culture and symbolic meanings influence identity construction. In times of growing consumption and large negative environmental impacts of the fashion industry, the objective is to provide important implications for how the clothing industry could promote slow fashion behavior rather than fast fashion by creating more sustainable identity meanings for consumers to seek out. READ MORE

5. 4. Ownership is so last year! An investigation of the relationship between consumer characteristics and attitude towards rental of second-hand clothing

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Fleur Querida Dassen; Lisa Lombardi; [2020]
   Keywords : Product-service systems; clothing rental; second-hand clothing; consumer characteristics; consumer attitude; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Thesis purpose: This research investigates the effect of six specific consumers’ characteristics, i.e. READ MORE

6. 5. The Role of Consumer’s Self-Identity on Pro-Environmental Behavioral- and Loyalty Intentions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Buster Chuck Allan Grunau; Milou Cornelia Henrica Klijn; [2020]
   Keywords : Pro-Environmental Self-identity; Conspicuous Sustainability; Self-Congruence; Self-Brand Connection; Shopping Malls; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Thesis Purpose: We aim to enhance the understanding of why Swedish consumers perform pro-environmental behaviors and how this can be influenced by managers and marketers in the shopping mall environment, making the mall more attractive and shoppers more loyal. Theoretical Perspective: We take on a sociological perspective by researching constructs based on identity theory, conspicuous consumption, and the theory of self-congruity. READ MORE