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Abstract
This paper reports the results of an online survey on Norwegian households (N = 175) that analysed the structure of psychological determinants of the intention to substantially upgrade the energy standard of a residential building. Variables from several psychological action models were integrated into a proposed model of energy investments which was tested in a path analysis approach. The model received good support from the data. Intentions to invest were primarily determined by personal norms, but also by attitudes and self-efficacy. Self-efficacy was more important in a shorter as compared to a longer time frame. Personal norms were linked to social norms, problem awareness and an altruistic value orientation. Self-efficacy was positively linked to perceived consumer effectiveness and general innovativeness, whereas to link to hedonistic values was negative. Implications of the findings for intervention and policy design are discussed briefly.
期刊介绍:
The International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development is the official publication of the Sustainable Building Research Center and serves as a resource to professionals and academics within the architecture and sustainability community. The International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development aims to support its academic community by disseminating studies on sustainable building technology, focusing on issues related to sustainable approaches in the construction industry to reduce waste and mass consumption, integration of advanced architectural technologies and environmentalism, sustainable building maintenance, life cycle cost (LCC), social issues, education and public policies relating to urban development and architecture .