Ciuperca, Dorina (2024) Perception of biospheric values and circular economy behaviours. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
The world is currently facing a climate crisis. To tackle this, scientists call on individuals to get involved in pro-environmental action. There is emerging evidence of the influence of the group biospheric values on pro-environmental behaviour engagement. Social Identity Theory (SIT) posits that individuals are motivated to act in line with perceived group values to maintain a positive social identity. The theory also suggests that ingroup values are more influential than outgroup values on behaviour. In line with previous research and the SIT, we hypothesize that stronger perceived group biospheric values are related to stronger engagement in circular economy-related behaviour (CEB). Secondly, we hypothesize that perceived ingroup biospheric values are more strongly correlated with individual circular economy behaviour. We tested our hypotheses using a survey that measured biospheric values and circular economy behaviour. Our results indicated partial evidence for our first hypothesis. Suggesting that while perceived ingroup biospheric values are associated with CEB, there may be other factors influencing this association. Further, we did not find evidence for our second hypothesis. Results suggested that outgroup values may be more influential than ingroup values on behaviour. Policymakers can use the current findings to develop interventions aimed at encouraging people to engage in pro-environmental behaviours.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Sharpe, E.J. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Apr 2024 14:23 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Apr 2024 14:23 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3277 |
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