Hesse, Jan (2023) The Influence of Perceived Attributes and Political Identity on the Intention to Adopt a Car-Free Lifestyle. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This research paper investigates factors influencing individuals' intention to adopt a car-free lifestyle for commuting. We built upon the ISE model (Noppers et al., 2014), which predicts the likelihood of adopting sustainable innovations based on evaluations regarding the instrumental, symbolic, and environmental attributes of this innovation, and applied it to the adoption of a car-free lifestyle. Additionally, we examined the role of political identity in the intention to adopt a car-free lifestyle. Previous studies suggest that left-leaning individuals are more likely to engage in pro-environmental behavior than right-leaning individuals. A questionnaire study was conducted using a sample from the Netherlands. The results showed that a right-leaning political identity was negatively correlated with the intention to live a car-free lifestyle, indicating that right-leaning individuals were less likely to adopt this lifestyle. Regression analysis revealed that political identity was a significant predictor of the intention to adopt a car-free lifestyle, while instrumental and symbolic attributes were partially significant in predicting the intention to adopt a car-free lifestyle, meaning positive evaluations of attributes were related to a higher intention to adopt a car-free lifestyle. The study contributes to understanding the factors influencing the adoption of a car-free lifestyle and highlights the importance of considering political identity in promoting pro-environmental behavior.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Lohmeyer, M. and Veldstra, J.L. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Jul 2023 12:18 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Jul 2023 12:18 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2365 |
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