Who Will Save Energy? An Extension of Social Cognitive Theory with Place Attachment to Understand Residents’ Energy-Saving Behaviors

Zhang, Xinyuan; Nketiah, Emmanuel; Shi, Victor; Cheng, Jinfu

doi:10.3390/su16010213

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“…Additionally, the reinforcement of convenient and efficient online shopping experiences through positive outcomes, such as time-saving and access to a diverse range of products, further reinforces the adoption of these behaviors. Also, Social Cognitive Theory emphasizes the role of selfefficacy [111,112], which refers to individuals' beliefs in their ability to perform a specific behavior [113][114][115][116][117]. The observed changes in e-consumers' attitudes and behaviors suggest an increase in self-efficacy, particularly in making informed and environmentally conscious purchasing decisions.…”

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Evolution of Polish E-Consumers’ Environmental Awareness and Purchasing Behavior over Ten Years

Gajdzik,

Bartuś,

Jaciow

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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With the development of e-commerce in Poland, consumer awareness has evolved. Buyers not only compared prices and assessed the quality of products but also began to take into account the impact of their purchases on the environment, which was previously an overlooked aspect. This growing environmental awareness is part of a broader effort to address environmental issues and support practices that promote sustainability. Currently, there is a noticeable increase in ecological awareness among society, government bodies, and the scientific community, strengthening human interaction with the natural environment. The aim of this study was to examine changes in ecological awareness and ecological attitudes among Polish e-consumers over ten years and their impact on online shopping behavior. This study explored how the ecological attitudes of Polish e-consumers have evolved over the last decade and what impact these changes in environmental attitudes have had on the online purchasing behavior of these consumers. Longitudinal studies were used to enable the analysis of changes over time. The research technique was based on repeated measurements of the same phenomena and features, carried out on diverse research samples from the same population, using the same methods and tools. This study was conducted twice, in 2010 and 2020, on a sample of 1150 people in each of these years. This research employed an online survey questionnaire, which included scales for assessing the personality traits of e-consumers and the determinants of online shopping. A significant change was found in e-consumers’ attitudes towards the natural environment and their purchasing preferences. This change has had a clear impact on purchasing behavior, including an increase in the importance of convenience, access to detailed product information, and a wide range of products offered, reflecting more conscious and convenience-oriented consumer behavior.

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confidence: 99%

Evolution of Polish E-Consumers’ Environmental Awareness and Purchasing Behavior over Ten Years

Gajdzik,

Bartuś,

Jaciow

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…Alternatively, environmental effects include both psychological and physical components that are present outside the individual [49]. The SCT model is used to assess how effectively various factors, particularly self-efficacy, the outcome of performance expectations, stress, influence, and private outcome expectations, lead to the increased relevance of energy technology, resulting in its adoption [50]. The SCT model is shown in Figure 4.…”

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A Targeted Review on Revisiting and Augmenting the Framework for Technology Acceptance in the Renewable Energy Context

Bhatia,

Bharathy,

Prasad

2024

Energies

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Given that the implementation of renewable technologies has some key bottlenecks in adoption, this topic has been explored. Particularly, we are reviewing existing theories and models to understand their fit for changing social structures and evolving world contexts. This review begins with an introduction followed by a background study on renewable energy technology (RET). We have employed a mixed-approach methodology to synthesize the relevant literature. The review comprises a summary and comparison of some existing theories and models such as TAM, TRA, and UTAUT, elucidating factors influencing technology adoption processes. Additionally, the review discusses the scope for future research, emphasizing the need for more nuanced frameworks that account for contextual intricacies and emerging trends in renewable energy adoption. Ultimately, the review concludes with insights into the ongoing discourse surrounding energy technology acceptance and recommendations on the inclusion of current world views in the scope for future study.

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Powering Pro-Environment Behavior: The Impact of Unlocking Reward Strategy on Pro-Environmental Behavior

Yang,

He,

Huang

2024

Sustainability

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Global environmental challenges threaten both sustainable societal development and daily human life. As these issues intensify, promoting pro-environmental behaviors has become a key research priority. While reward strategies have been proven effective in encouraging such behaviors, most research has focused on the content of rewards, leaving the method of reward delivery underexplored. This study investigates the effects of an unlocking reward strategy on pro-environmental behavior, grounded in the Goal-Setting Theory, while also exploring the psychological mechanisms and boundary conditions that influence these effects. Three studies were conducted to test the hypotheses. Study 1 demonstrated that the unlocking reward strategy (compared to direct rewards) significantly increased pro-environmental behaviors. Study 2 showed that self-efficacy mediates this effect, as the unlocking reward strategy enhances self-efficacy, which in turn promotes pro-environmental behaviors. Study 3 revealed that commitment serves as a crucial moderator, amplifying the positive impact of the unlocking reward strategy. This research not only broadens the scope of reward strategy literature but also elucidates key drivers of pro-environmental behavior, offering practical insights for marketers, policymakers, and organizations aiming to foster sustainable practices.

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Who Will Save Energy? An Extension of Social Cognitive Theory with Place Attachment to Understand Residents’ Energy-Saving Behaviors

Cited by 3 publications

References 130 publications

Evolution of Polish E-Consumers’ Environmental Awareness and Purchasing Behavior over Ten Years

Evolution of Polish E-Consumers’ Environmental Awareness and Purchasing Behavior over Ten Years

A Targeted Review on Revisiting and Augmenting the Framework for Technology Acceptance in the Renewable Energy Context

Powering Pro-Environment Behavior: The Impact of Unlocking Reward Strategy on Pro-Environmental Behavior

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