Essays about: "Post-materialism"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 10 essays containing the word Post-materialism.

  1. 6. Motivations for Greener Living : Lessons from a South African Eco-Village

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Adam Györgyfalvai Lindgren; [2016]
    Keywords : Post-materialism; eco-village; green living; Lynedoch Eco-Village; transition initiative;

    Abstract : By means of a case study of a small, socially mixed, and ecologically oriented community in South Africa, known as the Lynedoch Eco-Village, this thesis sets out to identify motivations of people from different socio-economic backgrounds for joining such a community, and as a result live a more sustainable life. The case was studied during a minor field study (MFS) in the South African spring of 2015, during which sixteen eco-villagers were interviewed. READ MORE

  3. 7. The green formula

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Karl Holmberg; [2016]
    Keywords : green parties; green politics; post materialism; electoral system; party competition; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis tests, using quantitative methods, how four factors, namely frequency of post materialism, electoral system, party competition and nuclear power, affect and potentially explain the success rate of green parties through share of electoral support and share of parliamentary representation. The aim is to map out good and bad conditions for a green party to succeed on a transnational basis. READ MORE

  4. 8. Environmental concern in global perspective: Exploring relations between core-periphery, vulnerability, environmental problems, post-materialism and environmental concern

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Jeroen Mutsaers; [2015]
    Keywords : Environmental concern; post-materialism; Structural Equation Modeling analyse; Statistics; world-system theory; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Objective: Within the literature there has not been a coherent answer to the question what influences environmental concern. Previous research have found partial explanations but have not looked at the underlying relations In this study I will look at the connection between (1) core-periphery, (2) vulnerability, (3) environmental problems and (4) post-materialism on (5) environmental concern. READ MORE

  5. 9. Second hand : the MeWe generation as a driving force

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

    Author : Amanda Johansson; [2013]
    Keywords : second hand; vintage; the MeWe generation; sustainability;

    Abstract : The second hand and vintage clothes market is increasing and the attitude and perception of the clothes are changing. Demographic age groups are important driving forces for change of attitudes and values. READ MORE

  6. 10. Consequences of Post-Materialism

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Felicia Eklund; [2013]
    Keywords : Post-Materialism; political participation; concern for the environment; gender equality; consumption; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Post-Materialism is a theory introduced in the 1970's. Post-Materialism is set of values that is stated to have changed, foremost in industrial countries. READ MORE