Dimensions of Conservation Exploring Differences Among Energy Behaviors
Dimensions of Conservation Exploring Differences Among Energy Behaviors
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DOI：
10.1177/0013916512467532
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发表时间：
2014-05-01
影响因子：
5.7
通讯作者：
Stokols, Daniel
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作者：
Karlin, Beth;Davis, Nora;Stokols, Daniel
住宅节能是减少排放的最有效手段之一，但行为却落后于这一潜力，这表明这是一个心理学可以发挥作用的领域。研究表明，保护行为可能会聚集在不同的维度，对这些差异的更好理解可能会改善干预。本文通过系统的文献回顾和对调查数据的分析，对这一理念进行了探讨。对28篇文章的内容分析显示，两个主要维度(削减和效率)得到了强有力的支持，最多有9个定义属性。然而，分析也发现了不一致之处，留下了对其有效性的疑问。调查数据的因子分析确定了沿着这些维度的两个主成分；随后的分析揭示了它们的预测因素中的几个差异。结果为维度方法提供了支持，并建议对潜在属性进行进一步研究。尽管削减与效率的二分法可能有用，但它也有可能掩盖高杠杆的维修行为，特别是对租房者来说。
Residential energy conservation is among the most efficient means of reducing emissions, yet behavior is lagging behind this potential, suggesting this is an area where psychology can contribute. Research suggests that conservation behaviors may cluster into distinct dimensions, and a greater understanding of these differences could improve intervention. This article explores this idea through systematic literature review and analysis of survey data. Content analysis of 28 articles showed strong support for two primary dimensions (curtailment and efficiency), with up to nine defining attributes. However, analysis also identified inconsistencies, leaving questions about their validity. Factor analysis of survey data identified two principal components along these dimensions; subsequent analyses revealed several differences in their predictors. Results provide support for a dimensional approach and suggest further research into underlying attributes. Although the curtailment versus efficiency dichotomy may be useful, it also has the potential to obscure high leverage maintenance behaviors, especially for renters.