Effects of community identity and topophilia on environmentally-conscious behavior

Nonami, Hiroshi; Kato, Junzo

doi:10.4992/jjpsy.80.25

The Japanese journal of psychology

2009

DOI: 10.4992/jjpsy.80.25

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Effects of community identity and topophilia on environmentally-conscious behavior

Hiroshi Nonami

Junzo Kato²

Abstract: This study classied environmentally-conscious behaviors of residents n ＝ 335 along Lake Biwa as a common goods into personal and group behavioral intentions, and examined the determinants of these intentions. Identication with the community was a social identity, and di唖 ered from attachment to Lake Biwa, which was dened as topophilia. The results indicated that group behavior was a唖 ected by topophilia, while personal behavior was inuenced by general attitudes about the environmental problems of the lake … Show more

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How do I see myself? A systematic review of identities in pro‐environmental behaviour research

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Groot

Jong

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J of Consumer Behaviour

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Encouraging pro‐environmental behaviour (PEB) is an environmental and societal concern. Encouraging PEB focussing on how consumers see themselves (their identity) has blossomed. However, a theoretical assessment of this research is missing. Three main identity theories seem to best explain the research, specifically, and two‐fold, identity, and social identity theory (SIT), collectively known as the unified identity theory (UIT), and place identity theory (PIT). As these theories overlap more than differ in their understanding of identity, we argue that combining these theories is needed to avoid redundancies in identity theorizing, provide a universal approach to identity in terms of the processes and outcomes, and explain the PEB research most succinctly. Therefore, we understand identity similarly between the theories and offer a universal identity theory approach based on the theoretical definitions and assumptions. Finally, we demonstrate how the theory can be used to explain the research. Next, research was identified by conducting a systematic review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses guidelines, where 62 studies were relevant. Multiple identities relevant for a given PEB are assumed and evidenced: 99. Identities are assumed to be either individually‐, group‐, and/or place‐focused, drawing on the specific subsets of the universal theory: identity theory, social identity theory, and place identity theory, respectively. Identities are assumed to relate to behaviour, where identity increased PEB with medium effect sizes. Finally, to move the field forward, we provide a theoretical framework of how to test identities in relation to other psychological variables relevant for PEB research.

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How do I see myself? A systematic review of identities in pro‐environmental behaviour research

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Jong

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A Proposal and Case Study of Online Community Operation Model to Promote Pro-Environmental Behaviors

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Development of affective experience, attitude, and behavioral intention scales for exercise and their associations with exercise behavior

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This study aimed to develop affective experience, attitude, and behavioral intention scales for exercise, and examine their associations with exercise behavior. A web-based questionnaire survey was conducted among 500 individuals aged 60 to 69 years at baseline. The survey measured respondents' affective experiences, attitude, behavioral intention, exercise behavior, and demographic factors. The same survey was conducted 2 weeks (n = 345) and 1 year later (n = 338). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses showed that the factor structures of the affective experience (2 factors: 3 items each for positive experience and negative experience), attitude (2 factors: 3 items each for affective attitudes and instrumental attitudes), and behavioral intention scales (2 factors: 4 items each for intention to maintain behavior and intention to overcome barriers) were acceptable. For these scales, the Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranged from 0.69 to 0.92, Pearson's correlation coefficients for baseline and 2-week follow-up ranged from 0.51 to 0.81, and Cohen's d values for the associations with exercise behavior ranged from 0.46 to 0.98. After adjusting for demographic factors and exercise behavior at baseline, structural equation modeling showed that an affective attitude toward exercise at baseline significantly predicted exercise behavior at 1-year follow-up (standardized coefficient = 0.27), and that the affective attitude was predominantly explained by the positive affective experience of exercise (standardized coefficient = 0.80). The results confirmed the validities and reliabilities of the scales. Positive affective experiences and affective attitudes may be important determinants of exercise behavior.

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Effects of community identity and topophilia on environmentally-conscious behavior

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How do I see myself? A systematic review of identities in pro‐environmental behaviour research

How do I see myself? A systematic review of identities in pro‐environmental behaviour research

A Proposal and Case Study of Online Community Operation Model to Promote Pro-Environmental Behaviors

Development of affective experience, attitude, and behavioral intention scales for exercise and their associations with exercise behavior

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