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Attitudes regarding the transition towards sustainable heat of general public in the Netherlands
Rusu, A.C. (2023) Attitudes regarding the transition towards sustainable heat of general public in the Netherlands.
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| Abstract: | To reduce the emissions by 95% by 2050,one of the aims of the Dutch government is to have 100% of the energy coming from renewables by 2050. To attain this, individuals transitioning to using sustainable heat in their households is necessary. The transition can only succeed if individuals are willing to make these adjustments, as attitudes are an essential predictor for intended actions and behaviour. This research focuses on the factors that influence individuals' attitudes regarding the transition towards sustainable heat by surveying 160 participants living in the Netherlands. The research uncovered a number of factors to influence individuals' attitudes regarding heat transition. The perceived benefits of this transition were found to have the strongest positive influence on people's attitudes regarding the heat transition. Age showed to be of importance when considering the transition to sustainable heat. The sources used by individuals to gather information were also researched; the most used sources were found to be online sources. The research concluded that several factors influence individuals' attitudes regarding the transition toward sustainable heat in the Netherlands. These factors, as well as the sources of knowledge utilised by individuals, can be useful in promoting and facilitating the transition towards sustainable heat. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 02 science and culture in general, 05 communication studies, 43 environmental science, 70 social sciences in general, 85 business administration, organizational science |
| Programme: | Communication Studies MSc (60713) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/96586 |
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