A comprehensive action determination model: Toward a broader understanding of ecological behaviour using the example of travel mode choice

Klöckner, Christian A.; Blöbaum, Anke

doi:10.1016/j.jenvp.2010.03.001

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“…The items in the questionnaire were adapted from previous research [37][38][39][40]. Please see Appendix A, Table A1 for a listing of the items used.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The habit concept addresses both intention and habit; however, it overlooks the impact of situational constraints and normative process. In an attempt to integrate the aforementioned models and individual habit strength and to avoid the weaknesses of the single models while providing a general model framework that would apply in a larger variety of situations, Klöckner and Blöbaum [37] proposed a model that they referred to as the "comprehensive action determination model" (CADM). CADM incorporates intentional, normative, situational, and habitual influences in explaining pro-environmental behavior, and has been successfully applied, with good empirical support, to a series of studies in different behavioural domains such as recycling, travel mode choice and energy-efficient investment behavior [37][38][39][40].…”

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“…Unlike traditional psychology models of behaviour, the CADM model [37] postulates that individual environmentally relevant behaviour is determined directly by intentions (INT) and perceived behavioural control (PBC). In addition, it integrates habit strength as a third direct predictor of behavior (HAB).…”

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“…Despite personal norms being considered stable, PBC could impact PN in the long run. In other words, situational influences deactivate personal norms if behavior, which is in line with norms, is not easy to perform [37].…”

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Understanding the Mechanisms behind Changing People’s Recycling Behavior at Work by Applying a Comprehensive Action Determination Model

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Abstract:This study moves toward a better understanding of the mechanisms behind changing people's recycling behavior at work by mapping out which pathways and variables change in recycling behavior as triggered by interventions. A questionnaire was designed based on the theory of planned behaviour, the norm-activation model, habits, and a comprehensive action determination model (CADM). The data was collected in two rounds: before the intervention and after a three-month pilot period with implemented interventions using a sample of n = 1269 students and employees. The CADM model appears to be a good fit with the data. The results from the structural equation modelling indicate the pathways to influencing behavioural change. The most important psychological variables accounting for waste separation behaviour are intentions, perceived behavioural control, personal norms, social norms and habits. No difference in waste separation behaviour was observed in the control building. Interventions targeting the increase in waste separation raised participants' intentions to engage in such behaviour. Results indicate that waste separation at work must go beyond technical aspects to include various key elements of sustainability to ensure success. Furthermore, understanding human behavior is key in determining the performance and success of an integrated and effective recycling intervention strategy.

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“…The items in the questionnaire were adapted from previous research [37][38][39][40]. Please see Appendix A, Table A1 for a listing of the items used.…”

Section: Questionnaire Components and Measuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…However, the validity of the theory of planned behavior and similar models has been criticized as limited due to the focus on conscious internal variables (attitudes, values, beliefs) and the omission of other important aspects (Jackson 2005). Some studies on environmental behavior have therefore used more comprehensive models such as Triandis' model (Triandis 1977;Bamberg and Schmidt 2003) or the comprehensive action determination model (CADM; Klöckner and Blöbaum 2010). These integrate also habits and external factors, such as situational conditions, thus arriving at a more complete picture and better predictive validity.…”

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Consumers and their behavior: state of the art in behavioral science supporting use phase modeling in LCA and ecodesign

Sorrentino

Woelbert

Sala

2016

Int J Life Cycle Assess

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Purpose Life cycle thinking and assessment require a holistic approach to the evaluation of product supply chains. An assessment from raw material extraction to end of life of any products is based on modeling a wide number of aspects and options, e.g., at technological, geographical, and temporal levels. Since the use phase is one of the most contributing life cycle stages for some products (e.g., appliance, housing, cars), a robust modeling of this stage is fundamental. Several attempts to better modeling use-phase have been performed; however, so far no systematic study is available on how to integrate behavioral science (BS) insights into LCA. This is even more important when the impact of the product under consideration is strongly determined by the use phase relatively to other life cycle stages. The aim of this paper is to explore how behavioral science has been used to date and how BS can contribute towards more robust modeling of use phase in LCA and as basis for a behavior-driven ecodesign. Methods We identified the key areas in which LCA and ecodesign may benefit from integrating insights from behavioral science and developing a conceptual model. Both robust modeling and the design of behavior change interventions rest on a sound understanding of behavior in the specific context of interest though empirical investigation. Hence, we reviewed literature on behavioral science and introduce key drivers of human behavior that are relevant in the context of use phase modeling and ecodesign. We provide examples where these were applied to facilitate the integration of BS elements by practitioners. Results and discussion Consumer's behavior is increasingly recognized as one of the drivers of overall environmental impact of a product, and some examples of use of BS for LCA are available in literature. We suggest that behavioral science can be useful in the context of life cycle assessment in two ways: measuring behavior and assessing potential and means for changing behavior. Specifically, insights and methods from behavioral sciences could be applied for assessing variability of consumer behavior, understanding leverages for behavioral changes, and possible rebound effects. Conclusions This insight may help to model the use phase more accurately, to identify realistic scenarios, and to support behavior-driven eco-innovation.

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Do online environments promote sufficiency or overconsumption? Online advertisement and social media effects on clothing, digital devices, and air travel consumption

Frick

Matthies

Thøgersen

et al. 2020

J of Consumer Behaviour

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Sustainable consumption is increasingly shaped by online environments. Everyday exposure to online advertisement and social media content by peers may influence individual consumption decisions. By representative online surveys (N = 2,694), we examined how perception of online environments influences individual consumption levels of clothing, digital devices and leisure air travel, mediated by individual aspiration levels, personal and social norms. Structural equation modeling confirms relationships between perceived consumption‐promoting online content and consumption levels, fully mediated through aspiration levels. Sufficiency‐promoting online content is associated with higher social and personal norms for sufficiency, but neither of the latter are linked to aspiration or consumption levels. These findings are consistent with the hypothesis that aspiration levels and consumption decisions are influenced by consumption‐promoting online content. Due to the use of cross‐sectional data, it cannot be ruled out that these results reflect that more consumption‐oriented individuals pay more attention to consumption‐promoting online content. Hence, the dominant causal direction needs to be determined by experimental or longitudinal methods.

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A comprehensive action determination model: Toward a broader understanding of ecological behaviour using the example of travel mode choice

Cited by 400 publications

References 41 publications

Understanding the Mechanisms behind Changing People’s Recycling Behavior at Work by Applying a Comprehensive Action Determination Model

Understanding the Mechanisms behind Changing People’s Recycling Behavior at Work by Applying a Comprehensive Action Determination Model

Consumers and their behavior: state of the art in behavioral science supporting use phase modeling in LCA and ecodesign

Do online environments promote sufficiency or overconsumption? Online advertisement and social media effects on clothing, digital devices, and air travel consumption

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