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Ecological citizenship: a driver of pro-environmental behaviour?
- Source :
-
Environmental Politics . May2014, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p434-453. 20p. 5 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- In theory, ecological citizenship (EC) has been suggested as a driver of individual pro-environmental behaviour (PEB), providing a more stable foundation for lifestyle changes than reliance on external policy tools. The relevance of EC for explaining PEB is tested by applying data from a Swedish survey designed to capture various aspects of EC. A significant proportion of Swedes fulfil the values-based requirements of ecological citizenship, as outlined in EC-theory. Furthermore, individuals who think along the lines of EC are more likely than others to behave in an environmentally friendly manner in their day-to-day activities. Certain aspects of EC are more important for PEB than others, which implies the need for further theoretical development of EC theory. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09644016
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Environmental Politics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 95678537
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09644016.2013.835202