Understanding Resource Consumption in the Home, Community and Society through Behaviour and Social Practice Theories

Sustainability

Christine Eon¹  JessicaK. Breadsell¹  GregoryM. Morrison¹ 

[1] Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute, School of Design and the Built Environment, Curtin University, Perth 6102, Australia;

关键词: social practice theory;    behaviour change;    resource consumption;    scale;    home;    community;    society;   

DOI  :  10.3390/su11226513

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The practices and behaviours of individuals influences resource consumption at many scales and are shaped by a multitude of psychological, social, and technical factors. This conceptual paper examines the differences between socio-psychological and social practice theories, building on the Chalk and Cheese debate in the literature. Insight is provided into their potential value in understanding resource consumption studies at different scales: the individual, the home, community, and societal. Each theory has its own qualitative and quantitative methods which allude to different conclusions and recommendations for resource consumption initiatives. We review the debate surrounding the application of both theories, adding our voice to the potential for both theories to be used at different scales and for different time periods, along with comments on the interlocking nature of practices. Design and technology changes can lead to quicker changes in behaviour and practices, whereby socio-psychological theories offer insights into changes in mind frame, values, and social norms.

【 授权许可】

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