Water conservation behavior: Exploring the role of social, psychological, and behavioral determinants

Singha, Bipasha; Eljamal, Osama; Karmaker, Shamal Chandra; Maamoun, Ibrahim; Sakai, Yuji

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115484

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“…This comprehensive review reveals significant advancements in the model's effectiveness by integrating additional constructs into NAM. Expanding the scope within pro-environmental contexts involves diverse elements, such as belief in benefits, knowledge, values, risk perception, self-identity, motivation, subjective norms, attitude, and perceived behavioral control as supplementary constructs to enhance NAM predictability (e.g., Ru et al, 2018;Khan et al, 2019;Agag & Colmekcioglu, 2020;Zhang et al, 2020;Irfan et al, 2021;Liu et al, 2021;Masrahi et al, 2021;Alomari et al, 2022;Elahi et al, 2022;Hasheem et al, 2022;Javid et al, 2022;Lou et al, 2022;Pagliuca et al, 2022;Singha et al, 2022;Tang et al, 2022;Ali et al, 2023;Esfandiar et al, 2023;Long et al, 2023;Maminirina et al, 2023;Mu et al, 2023;Ong et al, 2023;Shanmugavel & Balakrishnan, 2023;Sogari et al, 2023;Tan et al, 2023) While recognizing the value of NAM's original constructs, current research advocates for their expansion by integrating additional factors to improve the predictive accuracy of individuals' pro-environmental behavior. Similarly, in studies focusing on pro-environment behavior, augmenting constructs like benefit beliefs have demonstrated enhanced predictive capability (e.g., Wang et al, 2018;Bobeth & Kastner, 2020).…”

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Pro-Environmental Conservation Behavior Through the Lens of Norm Activation Model: A Systematic Review (2018–2023)

Muhammad Jaffar,

Abdul Latiff

2024

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Environmental psychology has exhibited a notable propensity for promoting pro-environmental conduct as a feasible strategy for confronting environmental issues and fostering sustainable development. Recent research has incorporated the norm activation model (NAM) into several investigations concerning individual and organizational pro-environmental conservation behaviors. The objectives of this literature review were to: 1) examine pro-environmental behaviors previously studied using the NAM framework; and 2) analyze the extended NAM components. 3), understanding NAM construct framing; 4), finding environmental studies' NAM model theories; and 5), assessing variables' importance and linkage, including mediating variables. This review employed a systematic literature review encompassing 53 articles published from 2018 to 2023. The results indicated that 98.11 percent of studies employed NAM by integrating additional constructs to improve its ability to predict environmentally friendly behavior. About 39.62% of research included constructs from other theories to improve the main theory's predictive power. TPB was heavily integrated into the NAM model. The results of the review also indicate that NAM is a strong paradigm for explaining pro-environmental behavior when combined with relevant constructs. Its application differs between core factors like personal norms, awareness of consequences, and ascription of responsibility and literature-introduced notions like motivation, risk, benefits, beliefs, knowledge, personality, and cultural values. These additional factors may greatly affect human pro-environmental behavior, drawing attention to using NAM in environmental behavior studies in new ways.

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Pro-Environmental Conservation Behavior Through the Lens of Norm Activation Model: A Systematic Review (2018–2023)

Muhammad Jaffar,

Abdul Latiff

2024

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“…Cara hidup berkelanjutan memiliki kecenderungan untuk berpikir masa depan Orang yang memiliki kepedulian terhadap keberlanjutan lingkungan akan melakukan upaya pencegahan akibat dari perilakunya sendiri dan melatih pemikiran jangka panjang; yang akan mengarah pada perilaku yang berkelanjutan [15]. Konservasi air adalah aspek penting dari keberlanjutan perilaku, oleh karena itu penting untuk menanamkan perilaku untuk mendukung program efisiensi penggunaan air dan listrik [16]. Penanganan masalah keberlanjutan lingkungan di UNRIYO masih terkotak-kotak atau parsial seperti hanya terbatas pada penyediaan sarana, fakultas tertentu, dalam hal ini Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, yang dianggap lebih sesuai.…”

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Pemberdayaan Peran Mahasiswa Menanggapi Perubahan Iklim Melalui Gaya Hidup Berkelanjutan (Sustainable Lifestyle) Peduli Lingkungan

Lustiyati

Pascawati

Rusyani

et al. 2023

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The SDGs pay particular attention to climate change. One of them is SDG 13, which aims to take immediate action to combat climate change and its impacts. Higher education is the premier educational institution that plays a vital role in a sustainable future. In order to maintain environmental sustainability, universities dealing with the environment need human resources. Student associations or unions are effective forums for promoting environmental awareness among individual members. This non-profit service aims to provide education on environmentally responsible behavior for sustainable living. The activity was held from 8th to 10th October 2022 at Campus 2 of Respati University Yogyakarta. The participants of this training were members of the student association of Respati University Yogyakarta, and 26 people participated. Educational activities carried out as part of this activity include the presentation of materials on environmental protection, brainstorming on environmental protection actions, focus group discussions on environmental protection work programs, and environmental protection as a form of support for the Green Campus of Respati University Yogyakarta. Contains a statement of protection. The activity was well received by the participants as 12 of the 16 student groups in the study program participated and all participants attended the two-day activity. Students' environmental care behavior is influenced by several indicators. One of them is student involvement in home, college, and character/lifestyle shaping. Universities must play a role in fostering a greener attitude in the academic community through infrastructure, governance, campus activities, research and curricula.

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“…From the perspective of psychology, there is a complex psychological process behind individuals' behavior (Guo et al, 2018;Valizadeh et al, 2020). Based on the theory of multiattribute attitude and the theory of reasoned action, a common theory that provides theoretical support for describing this process is the theory of planned behavior (TPB) (Ajzen, 1991;Fishbein, 1963;Fishbein & Ajzen, 1975) There is incontrovertible evidence that TPB effectively explains how individuals' psychology impacts on their pro-environment behavior (Fielding et al, 2012;Gao et al, 2017;Singha et al, 2022;Yazdanpanah, Komendantova, et al, 2015). However, some research indicates the original conceptual model can be further extended by introducing other variables as the expanded theory of planned behavior (ETPB) (Fielding et al, 2008;Kaiser, 2006;S.…”

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Evaluating the dynamic psychological and behavioral changes of water-saving in public buildings under effective interventions

Duan,

Gao,

et al. 2024

Preprint

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This paper addresses the critical aspect of water conservation in public buildings within the context of sustainable urban water resources management. While conventional approaches rely on pricing controls and water-saving appliances, this research emphasizes the key consideration of psychological factors influencing users’ willingness to conserve water. Through a survey involving 1,206 volunteers, an expanded theory of planned behavior model is constructed and analyzed to evaluate the impact of water-saving attitudes, subjective norms, self-efficacy, and perceived behavioral control on individuals’ water-saving behavior. Intervention experiments conducted in three types of public buildings equipped with smart water meters unveil the nuanced dynamics of real-time water-saving behavior and its responsiveness to external interventions. Findings underscore the collective influence of subjective norms, water-saving attitudes, self-efficacy, and perceived behavioral control on individuals’ intentions and behaviors. Noteworthy is the observed time lag and diminishing impact of external interventions, where economic, feedback, and subjective norms interventions prove more effective. This study not only contributes a theoretical framework but also provides practical insights, emphasizing the need for consistent and targeted external interventions. Practitioners, decision-makers, and stakeholders are urged to recognize the profound impact of users’ psychological factors on public water-saving behavior and strategically employ interventions for sustained positive outcomes.

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Water conservation behavior: Exploring the role of social, psychological, and behavioral determinants

Cited by 34 publications

References 52 publications

Pro-Environmental Conservation Behavior Through the Lens of Norm Activation Model: A Systematic Review (2018–2023)

Pro-Environmental Conservation Behavior Through the Lens of Norm Activation Model: A Systematic Review (2018–2023)

Pemberdayaan Peran Mahasiswa Menanggapi Perubahan Iklim Melalui Gaya Hidup Berkelanjutan (Sustainable Lifestyle) Peduli Lingkungan

Evaluating the dynamic psychological and behavioral changes of water-saving in public buildings under effective interventions

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