Wesselink, Wouter Harmannus Sebastiaan (2025) The Influence of Values, Beliefs and Norms on the Engagement in Behaviours Aimed at Systemic Change. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Addressing global environmental challenges requires systemic change at individual, organisational, and governmental levels. The transition to a circular economy presents a promising approach, emphasizing the reduction, reuse, and recycling of resources to mitigate environmental impact. While individual sustainable behaviours are crucial, striving for collective engagement is essential for systemic transformation. A cross-sectional questionnaire, in the form of an online survey, was distributed via social media and flyers. The final sample consisted of 125 participants, whose biospheric values, agreeableness, and engagement in circular citizenship behaviours were assessed using validated Likert-scale measures. Regression analysis revealed a small positive effect of biospheric values on circular citizenship behaviours and a small negative effect of agreeableness on circular citizenship behavior. However, both effects were found not to be significant. Moreover, the hypothesized moderating effect of agreeableness on the relationship between biospheric values and circular citizenship behavior was not supported. Even though no significant results were found and a few limitations, the study offers a great foundation to work from regarding future research about what influences individuals' circular citizenship behaviors. In short, the study contributes to the emerging research on circular citizenship behaviours by highlighting the complex interplay between values and personality traits in driving systemic environmental engagement.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Pacheco, I.M. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Feb 2025 10:53 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Feb 2025 10:53 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4710 |
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