The idea of approach to studies in pro-environmental behavior toward problem resolving in the field

• Ohnuma Susumu

  Hokkaido University

Bibliographic Information

Other Title

• 現場に根ざした問題解決のための環境行動研究アプローチ

Abstract

This article begins with the introduction of historical background of studies in pro-environmental behavior, referring two streams: attitude studies and social dilemma studies. Next, some major models about pro- environmental behavior are introduced with briefly explaining some constructs often used. Most of the models are assumed behavioral intention, which had taken light of unintentional behavior. Hence, a new model called dual process model is introduced, which suggests that behavior is not always affected by intention. Following the models, practical field studies are introduced. It is emphasized that, In the field studies, not only psychological variables but also behavioral contexts and influence of surroundings should be included. Since practical works are required to resolve concretely the actual problems, the idea of action research should be understood. Field studies are better to discover the hypothesis rather than to verify the hypothesis. Finally, it is noted that the research viewing from micro to macro is needed in the future.

Journal

• Japanese Journal of Environmental Psychology

  Japanese Journal of Environmental Psychology 1 (1), 19-26, 2013

  The Japanese Society of Environmental Psychology

Keywords

• pro-environmental behavior
• attitude-behavior
• social dilemma
• action research
• field study

Details

• CRID: 1390001205783278976
• NII Article ID: 130005313004
• DOI: 10.20703/jenvpsy.1.1_19
• ISSN: 21891427
• HANDLE: 2115/61470
• Text Lang: ja
• Data Source:
  • JaLC
  • IRDB
  • CiNii Articles
  • KAKEN
• Abstract License Flag: Disallowed