scholarly journals Does Water Context Matter in Water Conservation Decision Behaviour?

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 3026 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Rodriguez-Sanchez ◽  
Francisco J. Sarabia-Sanchez
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
Water Scarcity ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Decision Model ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Conservation Practices ◽  
Relevant Variable ◽  
Personal Involvement ◽  
Key Factor

This study examines whether water scarcity context affects water conservation decision behaviour. We do this analysing a decision model that includes perceived message credibility, water consumption risk, and personal involvement variables. The sample consists of residents of more than 20 Spanish cities, and contexts of water scarcity (n = 420) and non-scarcity (n = 217) are compared. Spain was chosen because it is one of the most water-stressed (difference between consumption and reserves) countries in Europe, and water scarcity is a key factor affecting water conservation efforts. We employ regression analysis with partial least squares (PLS) and multi-group techniques. Two relevant findings can be highlighted. First, the most relevant variable in the model is personal involvement in water conservation practices. Second, although in general our model is not sensitive to the water scarcity context, we observe that individuals living in areas with water scarcity report greater levels of personal involvement and water conservation decision behaviour. We conclude by providing the implications for water managers and policymakers and suggesting avenues for future research.

scholarly journals Persistent Droughts and Water Scarcity: Households’ Perceptions and Practices in Makhanda, South Africa

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 593
Author(s):  
Avela Pamla ◽  
Gladman Thondhlana ◽  
Sheunesu Ruwanza
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Water Scarcity ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Conservation Practices ◽  
Household Surveys ◽  
Municipal Planning ◽  
Municipal Authority ◽  
Water Use Practices

Households in many cities worldwide consume substantial amounts of water, but increasing aridity will result in serious water supply challenges in the future. In South Africa, droughts are now a common phenomenon, with severe implications on water supply for urban households. Developing interventions to minimise the impacts of drought requires understanding of users’ perceptions of water scarcity, water use practices, and participation in water conservation practices. Using household surveys across different income groups (low, medium, and high) in Makhanda, South Africa, this study investigates households’ perceptions of water scarcity, water use, and conservation practices as a basis for designing pathways for sustainable water use practices. Results indicate that a substantial proportion of households were aware of water scarcity and attributed it to poor municipal planning rather than drought and wasteful use practices. Households reported good water use behaviour, but wasteful practices (e.g., regular flushing of toilets) were evident. Gender, age, education, and environmental awareness influenced water use practices, but the relationships were generally weak. Households participated in water conservation measures but felt the local municipal authority lagged in addressing water supply challenges. The implications of the study are discussed.

scholarly journals Social Norms Based Eco-Feedback for Household Water Consumption

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2796
Author(s):  
Ukasha Ramli
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Field Experiment ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
Water Scarcity ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Habit Formation ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Feedback Intervention ◽  
Household Water ◽  
The World

Physical water scarcity is a growing threat to people’s lives around the world. Non-pecuniary interventions that encourage water conservation amongst households are an effective tool to promote sustainable consumption. In a randomised field experiment on 3461 UK households, a social norms based eco-feedback intervention was found to reduce water consumption by around 5.43 L a day or by 1.8% over 29 months. This effect did not persist for the 10 months after the intervention was stopped suggesting a lack of habit formation. Unlike previous studies, households with low consumption at baseline reduced their consumption the most, while high consumers did not. Heterogeneity was also found across quantile treatment effects, where households in the top and bottom quantiles increased their consumption. These results further contribute to the growing evidence on the effectiveness of combining social norms and eco-feedback as an intervention for conservation.

scholarly journals What roles do smart sensors play in citizens' water use? From the perspective of household water-saving

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kang Tian ◽  
Zhuo Chen
Keyword(s):  
Water Use ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Water Saving ◽  
Smart Sensors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Behavioural Intervention ◽  
Household Water ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The rapid population growth has led to increasing demand for water resources. Studies have shown that the application of new technologies can effectively influence and promote citizens to save water. The application of smart water sensors can effectively monitor household water consumption and feedback the recorded data to citizens promptly, thereby influencing family members' water-saving attitudes and behaviours. For the widespread use of future water sensors in households, it can demonstrate its essential role in three aspects: water use information feedback to reduce water consumption, water information measurement helps to cultivate water conservation awareness, and water use information release as an effective means of behavioural intervention. This research provides some suggestions for the promotion and use of smart sensors in the home and points out the future research directions for the impact of water sensing on household water-saving behaviour.

WATER CONSERVATION: OBSERVATIONS FROM A HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITY MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 162-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Cupido ◽  
Laura Steinberg ◽  
Brian Baetz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Green Building ◽  
The United States ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Conservation Practices

Sustainable or green building practices have been adopted by most higher education institutions for their new campus buildings, major renovations and daily operations. This paper provides a synthesis of opinions and existing practices related to water conservation in institutional green buildings of member institutions of APPA (formerly the Association of Physical Plant Administrators). A specific focus regarding waterless urinals and their operation was attempted. A web-based survey and follow-up one-to-one interviews were utilized to extract information and data from these industry professionals. The survey evaluated the institution's use of policy related to sustainable building practices and focused on their approaches to water conservation. Regional preferences are provided and barriers to some water conservation practices and approaches have been identified. Operational challenges are evident, particularly as they relate to waterless urinals. It is clear that higher education institutions are engaging in water conservation practices across Canada and the United States. This work contributes to a foundation for future research and analysis related to best-management practices for water conservation in the higher education sector.

An Investigation on Extrinsic and Intrinsic Rewards on Employee Retention among Gen Y: A Study in Malaysian Manufacturing Companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Employee Retention ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Extrinsic Reward ◽  
Intrinsic Rewards ◽  
Gen Y ◽  
Intrinsic Reward ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between extrinsic and intrinsic reward on retention among Gen Y employees in Malaysian manufacturing companies. The data was collected from 113 respondents worked in manufacturing companies located in Seri Kembangan, Selangor using questionnaires. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to test the hypotheses. The results showed both extrinsic and intrinsic reward are the factors influencing retaining Gen Y in manufacturing companies. The discussion on the analysis, limitation of the study, recommendation for future research and conclusion were discussed at the end of this study. In a nutshell, it was proven extrinsic reward and intrinsic reward has contributed to the retention of Gen Y employees.

Children With Intellectual Disability and Victimization: A Logistic Regression Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 107755952199417
Author(s):  
Katherine R. Brendli ◽  
Michael D. Broda ◽  
Ruth Brown
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
District Of Columbia ◽  
The Other ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Common Assumption ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Demographic Correlates

It is a common assumption that children with disabilities are more likely to experience victimization than their peers without disabilities. However, there is a paucity of robust research supporting this assumption in the current literature. In response to this need, we conducted a logistic regression analysis using a national dataset of responses from 26,572 parents/caregivers to children with and without disabilities across all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. The purpose of our study was to acquire a greater understanding of the odds of victimization among children with and without intellectual disability (ID), while controlling for several child and parent/adult demographic correlates. Most notably, our study revealed that children with ID have 2.84 times greater odds of experiencing victimization than children without disabilities, after adjusting for the other predictors in the model. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.

scholarly journals Consequences of mandated usage of innovations in organizations: developing an innovation decision model of symbolic and forced adoption

AMS Review ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 279-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sven Heidenreich ◽  
Katrin Talke
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Decision Model ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
Negative Outcomes ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Advance Theory ◽  
Mandated Adoption

AbstractIn organizations, mandated adoption contexts are the rule rather than the exception. Individuals, who are denied the choice between adopting and rejecting an innovation, are more likely to engage in opposition behavior, particularly if the innovation conflicts with their held beliefs. Interestingly, neither the construct of forced adoption nor its consequences have received much research attention. To address this gap, we conduct a systematic literature review and provide theoretical rationales for the emergence of innovation resistance and opposition behaviors in organizations. We then develop an innovation decision model of individual adoption behavior that localizes negative outcomes of the secondary adoption process along the different process stages, providing insights into their emergence and potential consequences for the organization. Furthermore, we identify important avenues for future research and show how our innovation decision model can be used to advance theory development on forced adoption.

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