Template-type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0
Author-Name: Lynn, Peter
Title: Distinguishing dimensions of pro-environmental behaviour
Abstract: This study empirically identifies dimensions of behaviour that are distinct in terms of the extent to which people act pro-environmentally. Three dimensions are identified, relating to at-home, transport-related and purchasing behaviour. The correlation between behaviour in each dimension is explored and the characteristics and attitudes associated with the extent to which behaviour is pro-environmental in each dimension are compared. The correlates of pro-environmental behaviour are found to differ between the dimensions. Attitudes towards the environment are more strongly associated with at-home or purchasing behaviours than with transport-related behaviours. The findings have implications for the design of policies intended to influence behaviours with environmental impact and for marketing of pro-environmental behaviours.

Creation-Date: 20140429
Number: 2014-19
Publication-Status: published
File-URL: https://www.iser.essex.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/files/working-papers/iser/2014-19.pdf
File-Format: Application/pdf
Handle: RePEc:ese:iserwp:2014-19