Ellermann, Katja (2024) What does it take to take part? Exploring the Impact of Group Composition on Group Dynamics: The Mediating Roles of Perceived Efficacy and Ingroup-prototypicality. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
The urgent need to mitigate climate change requires a shift to sustainable energy systems, with renewable energy communities (RECs) playing a vital role. Despite their benefits, RECs are largely dominated by high socioeconomic status members, highlighting the need for broader socioeconomic diversity. This study examines the impact of group homogeneity on identification and engagement in RECs, focusing on the mediating roles of perceived group efficacy and in-group prototypicality. Using a one-factorial design, participants were provided a questionnaire with vignettes describing energy communities with different socioeconomic compositions and differences in the group’s homogeneity. Although no significant differences in willingness to join were found, valuable insights emerged regarding the psychosocial dynamics of group participation. These findings can guide policy actions to integrate diverse socioeconomic groups into RECs and promote decentralised, just, and sustainable energy systems.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Sharpe, E.J. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Environmental Psychology (EP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Jul 2024 08:26 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jul 2024 08:26 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4197 |
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