Saving the Water in California: a Call for Behavior Analytic Action

Hoppin, Kimberly Benjamin; Meshes, Elizabeth

doi:10.1007/s42822-022-00108-z

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“…There are a small number of studies that have evaluated the impact of messaging interventions on public water conservation behavior. Most of these studies were conducted in coordination with public information campaigns during active droughts, and the majority of these have been done in California (Hoppin & Meshes, 2022;Syme et al, 2000). In such situations, the public is simply receiving information about the existence and importance of the current water shortage from their utility, and are being asked to conserve in response if possible.…”

Section: Existing Research On Messaging Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Proposal for a Message-Based Intervention and Evaluation Study To Encourage Water Conservation in Tucson

Lies,

Sullivan,

Sbarra

2023

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This proposal begins with an overview of psychological and behavior science research on water conservation, turning next to a more specific review of research on behavior change studies using message-based interventions. We then discuss a few factors specific to the situation of water demand and conservation in Tucson, based largely on Tucson Water’s own work and public reports. In the final section of the proposal we describe a pilot-testing project – based on this prior research – that could be applied in Tucson to eventually design a larger intervention intended to encourage water conservation among household customers. The project would help researchers gauge which approach is most likely to be effective in achieving this goal in a larger intervention, particularly when it comes to reducing usage among Tucson Water’s high-use customer base.

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Section: Existing Research On Messaging Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Proposal for a Message-Based Intervention and Evaluation Study To Encourage Water Conservation in Tucson

Lies,

Sullivan,

Sbarra

2023

Preprint

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“…Ten out of the 55 papers reviewed focused on public awareness as a factor in creating water-saving behaviors. The ways of creating awareness most explored in the literature were information dissemination (Hodges et al, 2020;Ong & Aral, 2021;Hunt & Shahab, 2021), educational campaigns (Lowe et al, 2014;Ramsey et al, 2017;Quesnel & Ajami, 2017), and benchmarks and feedback (Hunt & Rogers, 2014;Hoppin & Meshes 2022).…”

Section: Awareness (Information and Education)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Guidelines for water conservation in Brazil

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First and foremost, I am grateful for the support of my family. My husband, Andre, was by my side in every step I took during my PhD, giving guidance, mental assistance, and cheering every time I succeed. I am also grateful for my daughters, Lara and Cecília, who were born during my academic journey. They may not understand this process, but they always gave me strength to continue, even during the most difficult times.To my parents, Lincoln and Suzana, and sisters, Mariana e Ana Carolina, who were always there for me. Moreover, my mother and my sister played an important role in my academic aspirations, as female PhDs. Also, always in my mind was my grandfather, Prof. Celso, the greatest enthusiast of environmental research in my opinion, contributing to pollution and climate change studies in Brazil for decades.To my supervisor, Nuno, thank you for joining me in this adventure back in 2016, when I was still an undergraduate student. I am so glad our partnership lasted all these years and was so fruitful.This dissertation was written in English, with the objective of facilitating the process of submitting the articles to publication in international journals. This was a challenge, but I was able to overcome thanks to my aunt Beatriz's proofreading and language feedback. Thank you for your time, dedication, and interest in my research.

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