Entrepreneurs of sustainable identity in groups that value similarity or diversity: trajectories of change
Contrary to prior work suggesting that vegans evoke resistance, our findings demonstrate shifts towards veg*nism in participants' attitudes, behaviors, and biospheric values.
Explaining acceptance and acceptability of connected automated vehicles: the impact of evaluations of attributes and traffic complexity
Policies aimed at enhancing safety, driving pleasure, trustworthiness of Connected Automated Vehicles (CAVs), and by ensuring that CAVs are able to meet people’s mobility needs could increase both acceptability and acceptance of CAVs.
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Entrepreneurs of sustainable identity in groups that value similarity or diversity: trajectories of change
Contrary to prior work suggesting that vegans evoke resistance, our findings demonstrate shifts towards veg*nism in participants' attitudes, behaviors, and biospheric values.
Explaining acceptance and acceptability of connected automated vehicles: the impact of evaluations of attributes and traffic complexity
Policies aimed at enhancing safety, driving pleasure, trustworthiness of Connected Automated Vehicles (CAVs), and by ensuring that CAVs are able to meet people’s mobility needs could increase both acceptability and acceptance of CAVs.
How company history and hydrogen type shape public trust and acceptability: A reputation management perspective
For public acceptability of hydrogen, the company's history was not relevant, with green hydrogen being more acceptable than blue, regardless of which company produced it.
Whose job is it to solve climate change? Perceptions of the roles of diverse actors in addressing climate change
We found that Dutch residents and representatives from governments and businesses believe that most societal actors are not doing enough and that the government and businesses are most responsible and capable of taking climate action.
Reducing environmental pressure through a more circular consumption of clothes
Buying fewer new clothes, and choosing more durable garments, garments made from more environmentally-friendly and from recycled materials are behaviours that have the highest reduction potential when behavioural plasticity is considered.
Understanding the relationship between public participation and public acceptability of climate policies
It is vital to know whether, under which conditions, and via which mechanisms increasing public participation in climate policymaking can lead to more socially acceptable climate policies.
Circular citizenship behaviors: How individuals can promote systemic change toward a circular economy
We propose the systemic change through citizen action (SCCA) framework that indicates which actions citizens can take to promote systemic changes that contribute to a circular economy.
What motivates tourists to conserve water on vacation? Examining the role of personal climate-based values
This article aims to determine to what extent the personal values of tourists staying in Mallorca during 2021 and 2022 are predictive of in-room water conservation habit patterns and what such values could add to the more commonly studied sociodemographic and leisure activities of tourists.
Psychological and contextual determinants of clean energy technology adoption
On the basis of this synthesis, we offer actionable recommendations for policymakers, marketers, community planners and organizations to design interventions that accelerate the transition to clean energy technologies.
Sustainable energy technology adoption for a low-carbon future: A global meta-analysis of psychological determinants
Our findings indicate that, beyond price-based instruments, policies that reinforce moral and social norms, foster supportive attitudes, and strengthen perceived control can further accelerate uptake.
An Agent-Based Model of the Extinction of Experience: How Nature Availability and Connectedness to Nature Co-Evolve Over Time
Although exact thresholds vary depending on parameter values, the model robustly demonstrates the potential for tipping point dynamics: small reductions in greenspace can result in disproportionate, non-linear shifts toward a full Extinction of Experience.
Inclusive community energy initiatives? Understanding involvement of different socio-demographic groups
We consistently observe that men and people with a high income are more aware of and willing to join a community energy initiative, which can partly be explained by perceived efficacy to join and contact with already involved members, but not pro-environmental motivation.
Personal Actions or Systemic Solutions: How The Focus of the Conversation Influences Willingness to Talk about Environmental Issues
Our research suggests that policy interventions should focus discussions on how individuals can drive systemic change, as this increases people's willingness to talk.