Essays about: "Proenvironmental behavior"

Found 4 essays containing the words Proenvironmental behavior.

1. 1. ENGAGING THE MASSES A quantitative analysis of the role of reputation in explaining membership in environmental organizations

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Nicola Karan; [2018-10-31]
   Keywords : Environmental organization; Proenvironmental behavior; VBN theory; Reputation; Collective action;

   Abstract : This thesis found its point of departure in the conundrum of why people join environmental organizations. To find what factors can predict membership in environmental organizations is becoming increasingly important as climate change worsens, and collective action seems out of reach. READ MORE

3. 2. The Influence of Neuroticism on Proenvironmental Behavior

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete

   Author : Simon Holmström; [2015]
   Keywords : Neuroticism; Proenvironmental Attitudes; Proenvironmental Behavior; Neuroticism; miljöattityder; miljövänligt beteende;

   Abstract : Recent research suggests that personality traits are associated with proenvironmental behavior. However, it is unclear how the specific trait neuroticism might relate to it. READ MORE

4. 3. Explaining Proenvironmental Behavior: a Qualitative Study into the Motivations of Swedish Environmentalists

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Margit de Boer; [2014-12-05]
   Keywords : proenvironmental behavior; environmental ethics; psychology; norm-activation; ecocentrism; anthropocentrism; Sweden;

   Abstract : In the quest to solve environmental problems it is crucial that we understand the basic willingness of people to adopt relevant behavior changes. This study aims to make a qualitative contribution to research in this field by analyzing influencing factors for proenvironmental behavior particularly in Western society. READ MORE

5. 4. Strategies for promoting sustainable behavior regarding electricity consumption in student residential buildings in the city of Linköping

   University essay from Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Kaveh Karimi Asli; [2011]
   Keywords : Energy Systems; Energy Efficiency Strategies; Electricity Consumption; Sustainable Energy Consumption Pattern; Proenvironmental Behavior; Ecofeedback; Residential Sector Electricity; Students Electricity Usage;

   Abstract : Achieving sustainable consumption of energy is an important issue due to the increasing demand for energy and its environmental impact. One of the biggest consumers of the global energy production is the residential sector. READ MORE