Value Behaviour Norm Theory Approach to Predict Private Sphere Pro-Environmental Behaviour among University Students

IF 1.4 Q4 GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Environmental and Climate Technologies Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI:10.2478/rtuect-2023-0013

B. Arya, Harsh Kumar

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Abstract Despite the fact that university students have significant potential to influence the future state of the environment, few academic researchers have focused on environmental behaviour among university students in less developed and developing countries. In the extant literature, there is a need to assess the significance of value behaviour norm theory in different ‘private-sphere’ or ‘daily life’ human behaviours. This paper aimed to assess a possible chain effect between individual values, environmental consciousness and personal norms to promote private sphere Pro-Environmental behaviour among university students. (N = 267). Multiple regression analysis results revealed that Altruistic Values (AV), Egoistic Values (EGV), New Ecological Paradigm (NEP), and Ascription of Responsibility (AR) significantly predicted Pro-Environmental Behaviour (PEB). However, Biospheric Values (BV), Awareness of Consequences (AC), and Personal Norm (PPN) do not significantly predict Pro-Environmental Behaviour (PEB). The Value Behaviour Norm Theory (VBN) model explained a significant amount of variance (65.6 %) in predicting Private Sphere Pro-Environmental Behaviour in University Students. Results indicate that University students may benefit from awareness programs on the VBN model which may improve their Pro-Environmental behaviour.

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价值行为规范理论方法预测大学生私人领域亲环境行为

尽管大学生具有影响未来环境状况的巨大潜力，但很少有学术研究人员关注欠发达国家和发展中国家大学生的环境行为。在现有的文献中，有必要评估价值行为规范理论在不同的“私人领域”或“日常生活”人类行为中的意义。本文旨在评估个人价值观、环境意识和个人规范之间可能的连锁效应，以促进大学生的私人领域亲环境行为。(n = 267)。多元回归分析结果显示，利他主义价值观(AV)、利己主义价值观(EGV)、新生态范式(NEP)和责任归属(AR)显著预测亲环境行为(PEB)。然而，生物圈价值(BV)、后果意识(AC)和个人规范(PPN)不能显著预测亲环境行为(PEB)。价值行为规范理论(VBN)模型解释了预测大学生私人领域亲环境行为的显著方差(65.6%)。结果表明，大学生可以从VBN模式的意识项目中获益，这可能会改善他们的亲环境行为。

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Environmental and Climate Technologies GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY-

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3.10

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16 weeks

期刊介绍： Environmental and Climate Technologies provides a forum for information on innovation, research and development in the areas of environmental science, energy resources and processes, innovative technologies and energy efficiency. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts which cover the range from bioeconomy, sustainable technology development, life cycle analysis, eco-design, climate change mitigation, innovative solutions for pollution reduction to resilience, the energy efficiency of buildings, secure and sustainable energy supplies. The Journal ensures international publicity for original research and innovative work. A variety of themes are covered through a multi-disciplinary approach, one which integrates all aspects of environmental science: -Sustainability of technology development- Bioeconomy- Cleaner production, end of pipe production- Zero emission technologies- Eco-design- Life cycle analysis- Eco-efficiency- Environmental impact assessment- Environmental management systems- Resilience- Energy and carbon markets- Greenhouse gas emission reduction and climate technologies- Methodologies for the evaluation of sustainability- Renewable energy resources- Solar, wind, geothermal, hydro energy, biomass sources: algae, wood, straw, biogas, energetic plants and organic waste- Waste management- Quality of outdoor and indoor environment- Environmental monitoring and evaluation- Heat and power generation, including district heating and/or cooling- Energy efficiency.