Reference : Informing a social practice theory framework with social-psychological factors for an...

	Document type :	Scientific journals : Article
	Discipline(s) :	Social & behavioral sciences, psychology : Sociology & social sciences
	Focus Areas :	Sustainable Development
	To cite this reference:	http://hdl.handle.net/10993/35933

Title :	Informing a social practice theory framework with social-psychological factors for analyzing routinized energy consumption: A multivariate analysis of three practices
Language :	English
Author, co-author :	Hess, Ann-Kathrin [> >]
	Samuel, Robin [University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) > Integrative Research Unit: Social and Individual Development (INSIDE) >]
	Burger, Paul [> >]
Publication date :	31-Jul-2018
Journal title :	Energy Research & Social Science
Publisher :	Elsevier
Volume :	46
Pages :	183-193
Peer reviewed :	Yes (verified by ORBilu)
Audience :	International
ISSN :	2214-6296
e-ISSN :	2214-6326
City :	Amsterdam
Country :	The Netherlands
Keywords :	[en] Energy consumption ; Routines ; Social-psychological determinants ; Spcial practice theory
Abstract :	[en] A key factor contributing to the non-realization of energy efficiency potentials is the routinized way in which many energy consumption behaviors (ECBs) are performed. To analyze routinized ECBs, we draw on social practice theory and psychological concepts and suggest a framework that considers individual, social, and material factors. Based on our proposed framework and employing multivariate regression analysis, we gain new insights into associated factors of routinized ECBs—particularly for washing and drying clothes and showering. Analyzing data from a survey conducted among Swiss households in 2016 (n=5015), we find that individual values, practice-specific wants, and materials explain variations in routinized ECB performance. Furthermore, socio-demographic predictors shed light on cultural and status differences associated with routinized ECBs. This paper contributes to understanding associated factors of routinized ECBs by bridging practice theory and psychology-based factors.
Target :	Researchers ; Professionals
Permalink :	http://hdl.handle.net/10993/35933
DOI :	10.1016/j.erss.2018.06.012
Other URL :	https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1XTqk_oMjTAxho

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