Energy conservation behavioural intention: attitudes, subjective norm and self-efficacy

2016 International Conference on New Energy and Future Energy System

Lee, J.W.C.^1 ; Tanusia, A.^1

Faculty of Business, Nilai University, Persiaran Universiti, Putra Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Nilai

71800, Malaysia^1

关键词: Behavioural intentions;    Energy educations;    Facilities Managers;    Mediating effect;    Positive attitude;    Self efficacy;    Subjective norm;    Theory of planned behaviour;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/40/1/012087/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1755-1315/40/1/012087

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

This paper examines the influence of attitude towards energy conservation at home, the attitude in the campus, subjective norm, and self-efficacy on energy conservation behavioural intention among students in a private university using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). Data was collected from about 194 students using a questionnaire developed from current literature on TPB. Data analysis using Smart PLS version 3.2.4 found that attitude towards energy conservation at home has an indirect significant influence on attitude towards energy conservation behavioural intention via the mediating effect of attitude towards energy conservation in the campus. Self-efficacy and subjective norm are also positively related to energy conservation intention. The study also indicates the suitability of the TPB in predicting behavioural intention through attitudes, subjective norms, and self-efficacy. Results suggest that energy education is vital in creating a positive attitude towards energy conservation while facilities managers in institutions need to formulate appropriate policies and regulations to inculcate the right attitude and behaviour towards energy saving.