Essays about: "VBN-theory"

Found 3 essays containing the word VBN-theory.

  1. 1. Catalysts for Change: Unveiling Leadership Behaviours and Interventions of Nature-Based Athletes in Cultivating Pro-Environmental Behaviour among Fans

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Hanna Thaller; Ben Makin; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability; pro-environmental behaviour; charismatic leadership; VBN theory; nature-based athletes; athlete leadership; sports fans; behaviour change;

    Abstract : With billions of sports fans all over the globe, athletes have a considerable platform to advocate for the environment and catalyse behaviour change. The purpose of this paper was to explore the role of leadership in athlete environmental activism. READ MORE

  2. 2. 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. 3. Post-materialism = Pro-environmentalism?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Jasmin Ahonen; [2017]
    Keywords : post-materialism; carbon emissions; VBN-theory; value change; regression analysis; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : According to Ronald Inglehart, level of individual’s environmental concern is linked with grade of post-materialism resulting from physical and economic security experienced. As post-materialist individuals are considered to prioritize environmental protection over economic benefit, this study raises a question whether this change in values can provide a long-lasting solution for environmental challenges human kind is facing in the near future? This study uses quantitative research method to investigate whether variation in carbon emissions between the member states of European Union can be explained by the level of post-materialism among the public. READ MORE