Understanding the Reasons for Behavioral Failure:  A Process View of Psychosocial Barriers and Constraints  to Pro-Ecological Behavior

Abstract:The food choices consumers make have considerable consequences for the environment. In the Western world, about one-third of all negative environmental impact is directly related to food consumption. Although many consumers are concerned about environmental issues, this frequently has little effect on actual nutritional behavior and new approaches are needed to convert good intentions into action. Gamification could be a possible way to encourage both self-efficacy on the part of the consumer as well as normalizing such behavior socially. In this paper, central elements of the behavioral change model HAPA (health action process approach) are introduced to a gamification concept. The underlying frameworks of both concepts are then analyzed in order to develop propositions for use in the design of an effective gamification setting to promote sustainable nutritional behavior (SNB).

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fostering Sustainable Nutrition Behavior through Gamification

Berger

Schrader

2016

“…In opposition to the more conventional rigid engineering measures, however, the measures detailed here entail multiple co-benefits, which go from microclimatic amenity to the purification of polluted water, from the enrichment of biodiversity to the upgrading of pleasurable urban spaces. Moreover, the proposed measures are particularly flexible and adaptable in light of the expected (and continuously evolving) changes in weather regimes, a factor that may contribute to the limiting of "barriers and constraints on pro-ecological behavior" [43]. In addition, other advantages may arise from the complementarity amongst other comprehensive strategies supported by the municipality, namely by programs such as "Pavimentar Lisboa 2015-2020" or "Uma Praça em cada Bairro".…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Urban Flood Adaptation through Public Space Retrofits: The Case of Lisbon (Portugal)

Silva

Costa

2017

Abstract:A "Conceptual Framework of flood adaptation measures applicable in the design of public spaces" was previously created with the objective of increasing the rate of successful flood adaptation endeavors, fulfill municipal goals for more adaptive cities and facilitate the initial brainstorming phases of a public space design process. This research aims to assess the relevance and applicability of this Conceptual Framework on the particular municipal context of Lisbon. The paper starts by demonstrating the city's existing vulnerabilities and projected climate change scenarios, where it is possible to confirm that floods are indeed a recurrent phenomenon that will aggravate in the near and distant future. Subsequently, municipal endeavors up to the present time are analyzed with the purpose of assessing if the Conceptual Framework provides additional types of flood adaptation measures that may be considered. In a final stage, additional types of adaptation measures highlighted by the Conceptual Framework are assessed with regard to their application and infrastructural relevance. In light of the presented results, which confirm the infrastructural benefits of the additional measures proposed, new discussions emerge specifically regarding Lisbon's municipal flood adaptation management and its relation with public space design.

“…This focus can be problematic for managers who want to demonstrate "their ability to grow the business within the constraints of that model" [18] (p. 16). There have been several studies conducted to identify different barriers when it comes to agricultural innovations, for instance; why firms do not participle in local food systems [26], barriers and constraints on pro-ecological behavior [27] and waste management [28]. The barriers vary in the different studies, depending on object of study, but they cover a broad spectrum of aspects related to environmental, economic and social (situational) or subjective or perceived by managers and employees (dispositional).…”

Section: Barriers To Business Model Innovationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Barriers to Business Model Innovation in Swedish Agriculture

Sivertsson

Tell

2015

Swedish agricultural companies, especially small farms, are struggling to be profitable in difficult economic times. It is a challenge for Swedish farmers to compete with imported products on prices. The agricultural industry, however, supports the view that through business model innovation, farms can increase their competitive advantage. This paper identifies and describes some of the barriers Swedish small farms encounter when they consider business model innovation. A qualitative approach is used in the study. Agriculture business consultants were interviewed. In a focus group led by the researchers, farmers discussed business model innovation, including the exogenous and endogenous barriers to such innovation. The paper concludes many barriers exist when farmers consider innovation of agricultural business models. Some barriers are caused by human factors, such as individuals' attitudes, histories, and traditions. Other barriers are more contextual in nature and relate to a particular industry or company setting. Still other barriers, such as government regulations, value chain position, and weather, are more abstract. All barriers, however, merit attention when Swedish agricultural companies develop new business models.