Jordan, Sophie (2024) Influencing Factors in Public Acceptability of DACCS: The Role of Group Identification, Group Biospheric Values and Political Orientation. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Public support can play a pivotal role in the extent to which technologies and policies that mitigate climate change are implemented. Negative Emission Technologies (NETs) have been considered as necessary by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. In this study we discuss several variables that may influence public acceptability of one specific NET known as Direct Air Capture with Carbon Storage (DACCS). Currently, there is limited research on DACCS and therefore this study provides insight into the variables that may influence public acceptability. We used a cross-sectional study design to test the effect of political orientation, perceived group (i.e. the political wing’s) biospheric values, and identification with their political group on the acceptability of DACCS. We found that both political orientation and group identification do not influence public acceptability of DACCS. Perceived group biospheric values were found to strengthen the level of acceptability among left-wing group members. Importantly, this provides support for the current literature on the influence of group values, particularly biospheric values. Policy makers can use these findings, specifically in order to appeal to the values of members of the public across all parts of the political spectrum garnering support for DACCS, which will take a step towards achieving the current climate goals.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Lee, C.Y. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jul 2024 13:36 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jul 2024 13:36 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4075 |
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