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Energy crisis, climate crisis, and the future of warm homes considerations of house owners to install green heating systems

Appold, L.A. (2023) Energy crisis, climate crisis, and the future of warm homes considerations of house owners to install green heating systems.

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Abstract:This study aims to answer the question, “To what extent do attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and concerns explain the intention to install a green heating system of house owners in Germany in 2022?". Attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control are the three independent variables to explain behavior intention in the Theory of Planned Behavior. Several researchers consider “environmental concern” a meaningful variable that could add more sophisticated insights to Ajzen’s theory. This research contributes to the theoretical discussion and fact-based policymaking to promote green heating systems. Moreover, the study considered autarky and financial concern variables. Initially, the paper introduces the Theory of Planned Behavior, reflects further theoretical considerations about concerns and develops nine hypotheses. A particular focus lies on different approaches to explain the role of feelings in the decision-making process. Within the framework of a cross-sectional study design, participants answered standardized questions. These questions address the main concepts and additional variables of the Theory of Planned Behavior regarding green heating systems. The multiple regression analysis shows no significant result. The discussion reflects on potential problems (N=35) and concludes how other researchers can use the findings for future research.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:89 political science
Programme:Management Society and Technology BSc (56654)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/94295
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