A Theoretical Assessment on Sustainable Wellbeing Indicators for People Interrelationships

Mustapa

Mohammad

2021

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Interaction with Nature [IN] refers to the urge or preference to be close to the natural environment, attentiveness and knowledge of the natural environment, and health associated attributes in relation to surroundings. Issue: Since the vision of green city was introduced, Melaka has made great strides toward building a sustainable, green city. With the ongoing development towards reduction of carbon intensity 2020, IN of Melaka public needs to be evaluated to determine the human-nature connection with respect to the green initiative efforts. Purpose: This paper aims to compare the IN of Melaka residents to residents of other states in Malaysia. Approach: One-Way MANOVA was generated to determine the mean distribution of 10 IN items, across Malaysia States. Findings: There were significant differences within subjects of the 10 IN items between-subjects of Malaysia States. The Post-Hoc Test indicated majority of the means of IN items for Melaka were significantly higher than other states. However, in relation to other states, Melaka was slightly shy on (i) IN2, being able to recall experiences in the natural environment, and (ii) IN5, being able to notice scientific details of nature.

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Green City Initiatives: Human-Nature Interaction

Mustapa

Mohammad

2021

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“…Human Interdependence [HI] measures the contributions and functionality of individuals in their social and environmental contexts that in turn influence the well-being of the individuals (Abu Bakar et al, 2019a;2019b;2019c;Abu Bakar et al, 2020a;2020b;2020c). Thorough studies on HI discovered that HI contributes to 70% of Subjective Well-Being, suggesting that that imparting wellbeing to social and environmental surroundings is a huge source of individual well-being (Abu Bakar et al, 2015;2016a;2016b;2017a;2017b;2017c;2017d;2017e;2017f;2018). This paper focuses on Human Interdependence with the Environment [HIE].…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Green City: The Lifestyle of Melaka Residents

Mustapa

Mohammad

2021

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Personality and Lifestyles [PL] of those practicing environmentally-aware way of life manifest in collectivistic cultures, modesty and moderation in material pursuits, and environmental mindfulness. Issue: 10 years has passed since the vision of green city was introduced. The collective ecological PL of Melaka public is called to be evaluated to determine how far have the citizen accepted and owed allegiance in the green initiative efforts. Purpose: This paper aims to compare the environmentally-aware collective PL of Melaka residents to residents of other states in Malaysia. Approach: One-Way MANOVA was generated to determine the mean distribution of 10 PL items, across Malaysia States. Findings: There were significant differences within subjects of the 10 PL items between-subjects of Malaysia States. The Post-Hoc Test indicated majority of the means of PL items for Melaka were significantly higher than other states. However, in relation to other states, Melaka fell short on the component of Voluntary Modesty, which indicators were (i) PL5, practicing moderation in purchasing and using resources, (ii) PL6, feeling unconcerned if not able to afford things, and (ii) PL7, believing that having many assets does not lead to happiness.

“…Waste separation, practising buyback centres and recycling and reusing household items (Zena et al, 2014) High income and education level favour the green movement and have concerns for food safety Purchasing and consuming organic food (Teng et al, 2011) Concern on solid waste management and readiness to adjust to new practices Bring reusable bag for shopping (Zen et al, 2013) Awareness (familiarity to energy-efficient labels), attitude (standpoint on energy-savings) and social norms (environmental lifestyles) Purchasing energy-efficient products and appliances based on energy efficiency labels (Zainudin et al, 2014) Perceived consumer effectiveness (environment related past experience behaviour, environment-related intentionbehaviour, willingness to pay, and regulatory support -separating household waste, being a member of environmental groups environmentally conscious consumer behaviour (purchasing biodegradable products, energysaving products, and products that are less harmful to the environment) (Ramly et al, 2012) Environmental emotions, environmental cognition (well-informed, understanding and knowledge on green practices), environmental attitude (general sense of favourableness or unfavourableness for green behaviour) Keeping materials out of the waste stream: reduce (minimising consumption), reuse (use again or repurpose used materials) and recycle (Nameghi & Shadi, 2013) The case studies generated three significant components of AP: (i) Energy Saving (APa), (ii) Waste Handling (APb) and (iii) Smart Consumer (APc). Personal Lifestyle (PL) manifests in the personal outlook and approach to life in relation to environmental consciousness (Abu Bakar et al, 2017aBakar et al, , 2017bBakar et al, , 2017cBakar et al, , 2018. Qualities adhere to PL include (i) moral stance in collectivistic values (Laurens, 2012;Clark et al, 2014;Caesar, 2016), (ii) commitment to modest and environmental choices (Horayangkura, 2012;Laurens, 2012;Khare, 2015;Ming et al, 2015), and (iii) environmental concerns through knowledge and awareness (Horayangkura, 2012;Masud et al, 2013;Ming et al, 2015).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…HIE is one of the main causes of subjective sustainable well-being (SSWB). Personality and lifestyle (PL) and attitude and pro-environmental behaviours (AP) are interrelated dimensions of HIE (Abu Bakar et al, 2017aBakar et al, , 2017bBakar et al, , 2017cBakar et al, , 2018), yet the impact of specific PL items on AP has limited proofs. This paper assesses the statistical predictability of AP based on PL items of Malaysian respondents.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Attitudes and Pro-Environmental Behaviours: Determining Factor of Personality and Lifestyle

Osman

Hitam

2020

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Sustainability in well-being embodies the interconnecting course of how various systems influence each other. The more strongly individuals subscribe to values beyond their immediate interests, that is, prosocial, collectivistic and biospheric values, the more likely they are to engage in environmental behaviour. Issue: Existing research has limited evidence on specific values of Malaysian’s personality and lifestyle (PL) that have significant impact on attitude and proenvironmental behaviour (AP). Purpose: This paper aims to verify the statistical predictability of AP based on PL. Approach: Multiple Correlation and Multiple Linear Regression were carried out to assess linear associations and parameters of linear equations to predict AP components based on PL items. Findings: AP components were moderately predictable by some of the PL items. Specifically, ‘ Urging media to raise environmental awareness ’ and ‘being mindful about environmental destruction’ were the two strongest predictors of AP.