Encouraging pro-environmental behaviour: An integrative review and research agenda

被引:2939
作者
Steg, Linda [1 ]
Vlek, Charles [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Groningen, Fac Behav & Social Sci, Dept Psychol, NL-9712 TS Groningen, Netherlands
关键词
Environmental behaviour; Values; Attitudes; Norms; Behaviour change; Interventions; Quality of life; VALUE ORIENTATIONS; PLANNED BEHAVIOR; CAR USE; PROENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOR; CONSERVATION BEHAVIOR; DECISION-MAKING; ENERGY POLICIES; SELF-REPORTS; VALUES; MANAGEMENT;
D O I
10.1016/j.jenvp.2008.10.004
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Environmental quality strongly depends on human behaviour patterns. We review the contribution and the potential of environmental psychology for understanding and promoting pro-environmental behaviour A general framework is proposed, comprising: (1) identification of the behaviour to be changed, (2) examination of the main factors underlying this behaviour, (3) design and application of interventions to change behaviour to reduce environmental impact, and (4) evaluation of the effects of interventions. We discuss how environmental psychologists empirically studied these four topics, identify apparent shortcomings so far, and indicate major issues for future research. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:309 / 317
页数:9
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