Saul, Greta (2024) Group Identification and Participation in Community-Led Adaptation Actions: The Mediating Role of Perceived Group Norms. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
The consequences of climate change pose a serious threat to people’s lives worldwide, leading to an increased need for collective adaptation measures. The present correlational study investigates the psychological mechanisms underlying participation in collective sustainability efforts. It specifically assesses the mediating role of perceived group norms in the relationship between group identification and the intention to participate in community-led adaptation actions. The study extends previous research by focusing on adaptation rather than mitigation initiatives. An online survey was conducted among residents (N=97) of Oosterparkwijk, Groningen, in the Netherlands and participation intention was assessed using the example initiative NK Tegelwippen, which encourages the replacement of tiles with greenery in household gardens. The findings revealed an indirect mediation effect of perceived group norms on the relationship between group identification and participation intention. While group identification does not seem to affect participation intention directly, it is related to perceived group norms regarding participation, which, in turn, are positively linked to participation intention. Therefore, group identification may indirectly influence participation through perceived group norms. Given the urgent need for collective adaptation efforts, these findings have practical implications for developing strategies to increase engagement in community-led sustainability initiatives. Keywords: group identification, perceived group norms, participation intention, community-led adaptation initiatives, collective sustainability actions, climate change
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Walker Clarke, C.J. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Jul 2024 08:24 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jul 2024 08:24 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4194 |
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