Place attachment and pro-environment behavior: discussing water rationing

  • Natália de David Klavdianos Universidade de Brasília
  • Isolda de Araújo Gunther
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9206.2019v12n3p471-482
Keywords: Conservation of water resources, Water shortage, Social environment, Climate Change

Abstract

Water scarcity has put to risk human health and conservation actions have become urgent. Water rationing has been employed in several cities to cope with the issue. Current analysis identifies the psychological, sociodemographic and situational variables that make difficult or help people during the rationing period so that the resource could be preserved. A convenience sample of 103 adults answered a questionnaire with favorability scales to rationing measures and bonds to sites. Focal groups were employed to access perceptions on rationing. Scale data were analyzed statistically and content analysis was employed in focal groups. Results reveal difference in bonding and favorability that depends on the site analyzed and the participants´ socioeconomic level. Bonding aspects are related to pro-environmental behavior.

Author Biographies

Natália de David Klavdianos, Universidade de Brasília
Mestranda no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia Social, do Trabalho e das Organizações, Instituto de Psicologia - Universidade de Brasília.
Isolda de Araújo Gunther
Pesquisadora Colaboradora Sênior do Laboratório de Psicologia Ambiental - Instituto de Psicologia - Universidade de Brasília, Brasil

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2019-10-21
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