Interrelations of Perceptions of Non-Normative Climate Activism and Participation in Energy Governance Through Social Identity

Bintz, F. (2024) Interrelations of Perceptions of Non-Normative Climate Activism and Participation in Energy Governance Through Social Identity. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.

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Abstract

The present study explores the relationship between perceptions of Non-Normative Climate Activism (NNCA) and bottom-up participation in energy governance (PPEG). Building on previous research on the effect of social identity (SI) on environmental behaviour and collective action, our study relies mostly but not exclusively on a social identity approach. The researcher team conducted semi-structured interviews with a convenience sample of N = 8 participants. Merging established conceptualisations of NNCA and adopting Disruptive Dissent, we measured social identification using implicit and explicit measures. Participants expressed both disruptive and Dutiful Dissent, differing in their view as to what extent it is necessary to work within and cooperate with existing (political) institutions to bring about change. Economic, political, and affect-related factors were identified to hinder participants from a more active engagement in energy governance. Different preferences for participation emerged from an interplay between political efficacy and expressed dissent (Figure 2). Our findings nuance established measures of SI and propose an integration of perceived legitimacy and effectiveness. Furthermore, we advise a deeper investigation of the role of external political efficacy for participation in non-normative collective action to shed light on the interplay between efficacy beliefs and political participation. These insights could benefit scholars and policy-makers concerned with public participation in energy governance.

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelor)
Supervisor name:	Chanteloup, A.B.M.
Degree programme:	Psychology
Differentiation route:	None [Bachelor Psychology]
Date Deposited:	09 Jul 2024 07:27
Last Modified:	09 Jul 2024 07:27
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3706

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