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ENERGY-USE BEHAVIOR AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
- 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 oneÃÂ'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 AjzenÃÂ'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 |
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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 oneÃÂ'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 AjzenÃÂ'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 This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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Subject(s): |
Energy use conservation behavior environmental sociology |
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Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0003183 | |
Restrictions on Access: | public | |
Host Institution: | UCF |