Public perceptions of energy security in Greece and Turkey: Exploring the relevance of pro-environmental and pro-cultural orientations

摘要: Recent definitions of energy security have evolved to include qualitative dimensions, such as social acceptability, alongside more classic issues the availability and affordability supplies. Despite importance lay-public opinion in shaping environmental policy, however, currently relatively little is known about underlying nature people’s attitudes towards security. The current study used an online survey gather perceptions samples from two neighbouring countries with a historical reliance on imports (i.e. Greece & Turkey). There was specific focus understanding relationships between individuals’ pro-environmental pro-cultural orientations their concerns. results not only confirm multifaceted but also indicate that extent this concern (both general terms number sub-facets concern) differs populations. While were predictive either subsample, (e.g. for concerns fossil fuel depletion within Greek subsample). This research contributes literature pertaining antecedents opinions provides footing further systematic investigation into area.