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ENERGY-USE BEHAVIOR AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

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Date Issued:
2010
Abstract/Description:
As the effects of global climate change become increasingly apparent, many concerned individuals are making efforts to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. One simple and effective method of reducing oneÂÂ's personal carbon footprint is through energy conservation behavior. Studies have shown that occupant behavior can control as much as 50% of residential energy use and that energy use varies widely between residences with the same number of occupants depending on consumption behavior. In light of this, energy conservation behavior is a valuable method of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and curbing the effects of climate change. Motivating people to conserve energy could have profound positive effects on the environment. The following study applies Icek AjzenÂÂ's Theory of Planned Behavior (1991) to energy conservation behavior among college students in the state of Florida. This research tests the hypothesis that pro-environmental attitudes, influence of peers, and a high level of perceived control over behavior have a significant impact on energy conservation behavior.
Title: ENERGY-USE BEHAVIOR AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS.
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Name(s): O'Connell, Lillian, Author
Canan, Penelope, Committee Chair
University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor
Type of Resource: text
Date Issued: 2010
Publisher: University of Central Florida
Language(s): English
Abstract/Description: As the effects of global climate change become increasingly apparent, many concerned individuals are making efforts to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. One simple and effective method of reducing oneÂÂ's personal carbon footprint is through energy conservation behavior. Studies have shown that occupant behavior can control as much as 50% of residential energy use and that energy use varies widely between residences with the same number of occupants depending on consumption behavior. In light of this, energy conservation behavior is a valuable method of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and curbing the effects of climate change. Motivating people to conserve energy could have profound positive effects on the environment. The following study applies Icek AjzenÂÂ's Theory of Planned Behavior (1991) to energy conservation behavior among college students in the state of Florida. This research tests the hypothesis that pro-environmental attitudes, influence of peers, and a high level of perceived control over behavior have a significant impact on energy conservation behavior.
Identifier: CFE0003183 (IID), ucf:48614 (fedora)
Note(s): 2010-05-01
M.A.
Sciences, Department of Sociology
Masters
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Subject(s): Energy use
conservation behavior
environmental sociology
Persistent Link to This Record: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0003183
Restrictions on Access: public
Host Institution: UCF

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