Question Order Effects in Sustainable Behavior Norm Measurement: Gender Differences

Poškus, Mykolas Simas; Sadauskaitė, Raimonda

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“…However, no significant differences were found while comparing descriptive norms (W = 775.5, p = 0.152, rrb = −0.629), biospheric values (W = 188.5, p = 0.480, rrb = −0.908), and moral norms (W = 481.0, p = 0.514, rrb = −0.765). These results indicate that, apart from possible priming effects for injunctive norms [44], neither stimulus elicited any immediate change on the internalized norms and values of the participants. It must be noted that the internal consistency of descriptive and injunctive norm scales changed substantially between pre-and poststimulus measures.…”

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“…Corresponding injunctive norm items were: "people should not litter", "people should not throw trash in parks or forests," "people should leave a clean environment after their nature visit", and "people should not litter in forests". The items were based on previous research and were presented in random order to minimize question order effects [44]. In the pre-stimulus measurement, the internal consistency of descriptive norms was moderate-to-low (Cronbach's α = 0.57), while the internal consistency of injunctive norms was good (Cronbach's α = 0.77).…”

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The Effects of Descriptive Imagery and Appeals on Emotions and Intentions Related to Pro-Environmental Behavior

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The aim of the present study is to assess whether reinforcing imagery affects the emotional valence and effectiveness of pro-environmental public service announcements (PSAs). Two experiments that utilized PSAs constructed from a combination of text-based appeal and an image were carried out. The first experiment used the following appeals; (1) highlighting injunction, (2) highlighting injunction together with a negative descriptive norm, and (3) highlighting injunction together with a positive descriptive norm. These appeals were written on a photograph that either depicted nature scenery or the same scenery with digitally added litter. The results of the first experiment demonstrated that a congruent combination of text appeals highlighting injunction together with a positive descriptive norm and positive descriptive imagery elicits the most positive emotions when compared to other appeal and image combinations. The second experiment demonstrated that appeals with positive descriptive norms and an injunctive message coupled with a congruent descriptive image affect behavioral intention more than appeals with an injunctive only message coupled with a congruent descriptive image, thus demonstrating the additive effect of descriptive imagery and appeals presented together.

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“…Consequently, our results cannot be generalized to other populations and will need to be replicated in more diversified samples. Otherwise, like most large‐scale longitudinal studies, we have not examined the effect of question order on results (Lasorsa, 2003; Poškus & Sadauskaitė, 2015). Lastly, participation in OAs is a multidimensional construct that can be measured in terms of duration, but also in terms of intensity, breadth, consistency, and engagement, which can lead to different outcomes (Bohnert et al, 2010).…”

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Organized activities in adolescence and pro‐environmental behaviors in adulthood: The mediating role of pro‐environmental attitudes

Davignon

Poulin

Denault

2022

Journal of Adolescence

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Introduction Organized activities practiced in adolescence are known to foster positive development, including active citizenship. Active citizenship encompasses a wide range of behaviors, one of them being pro‐environmental behaviors. Few studies focused on the developmental factors that may predict these behaviors in adults, despite their crucial role in counteracting the current climate crisis. However, prior research showed that attitudes were typically major predictors of behaviors. This study thus tested a model that posited participation in organized activities in adolescence as a predictor of pro‐environmental attitudes in emerging adulthood and these attitudes as a predictor of pro‐environmental behaviors in adulthood. Methods Three hundred twenty‐one participants (61% girls) from Quebec (Canada) completed all time points across a 17‐year period. Participants self‐reported their participation in organized activities (sports, cultural, prosocial) from ages 14 to 17, pro‐environmental attitudes, from ages 18 to 22, and pro‐environmental behaviors, at age 30. Results Results revealed that pro‐environmental attitudes mediate the relationship between adolescent participation in cultural activities and pro‐environmental behaviors in adulthood. Practicing sporting or prosocial activities in adolescence did not predict stronger pro‐environmental attitudes or behaviors. Interestingly, pro‐environmental attitudes consistently predicted pro‐environmental behaviors later in life. Conclusions These findings and prior research suggest that participation in cultural activities may provide a space to discuss, imagine change, and cultivate sensitivity towards nature. This may contribute to the development of pro‐environmental attitudes and behaviors later in life.

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Exploring adolescents’ waste prevention via Value-Identity-Personal norm and Comprehensive Action Determination Models

Balundė

Jovarauskaitė

Poškus

2020

Journal of Environmental Psychology

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Question Order Effects in Sustainable Behavior Norm Measurement: Gender Differences

Abstract: Sustainable behavior is an important and increasingly popular field of research, but the question order effects that may occur in descriptive and

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The Effects of Descriptive Imagery and Appeals on Emotions and Intentions Related to Pro-Environmental Behavior

The Effects of Descriptive Imagery and Appeals on Emotions and Intentions Related to Pro-Environmental Behavior

Organized activities in adolescence and pro‐environmental behaviors in adulthood: The mediating role of pro‐environmental attitudes

Exploring adolescents’ waste prevention via Value-Identity-Personal norm and Comprehensive Action Determination Models

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