Environmental knowledge and attitudes and behaviours towards energy consumption.

作者: Arminda Paço , Tânia Lavrador

DOI: 10.1016/J.JENVMAN.2017.03.100

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摘要: Numerous investigations have arisen in order to study and characterise environmentally friendly consumer profiles, with some authors applying the relationship between knowledge, attitudes behaviour this end. The present research approach, based upon Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), seeks verify existence relationships knowledge environmental behaviour. In instance, data collection involved a questionnaire aimed at assessing overall respondents as well their behaviours regarding energy issues (savings, consumption, interest, use). results pointed lack attitudes, whilst proved be only weak. also found that males, older students those studying Engineering Social Human Sciences are reporting higher levels knowledge. However, when it comes behaviours, females seem display more awareness around these issues.

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