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Apr 30, 2017 · One way to approach the issue of pollution is to explore the psychological barriers to perception and action and strategies for lowering these barriers. Here, I discuss 4 barriers and 4 ...
- Concepts and Theories in Environmental Psychology
- Theory of Planned Behavior
- Norm-Activation Model
- Value-Belief-Norm Theory
- Attention
- Perception and Cognitive Maps
- Ideal Environments
Environmental psychology is littered with theories about how and why we act the way we do in our environment, but they tend to fall into one of a few main perspectives: 1. Geographical Determinism 2. Ecological Biology 3. Behaviorism 4. Gestalt Psychology Geographical determinism is the idea that the foundation and lifespan of entire civilizations ...
This theory states that people choose the option(s) with the highest benefits (positive outcomes) and the lowest costs (e.g., energy, time, money) and that the behavior we engage in is a direct result of our intentions. Our intentions are determined by our attitudes towards the behavior, social norms about the behavior, and beliefs about whether an...
This model was developed to explain altruistic and environmentally friendly behavior; it posits that one’s own personal norms are more important than social norms in determining how we choose our behavior (Liu, Sheng, Mundorf, Redding, & Ye, 2017).
Similar to the NAM, the Value-Belief-Norm Theory assumes that people act in a pro-environment way when they feel morally obligated to do so. This moral obligation can come from within (based on one’s own morals), from external sources (social norms and the morals of others), or from both (Gifford, Steg, & Reser, 2011). In addition to these theories...
Attention is the first step of any interaction with the environment; it determines how we notice, perceive, and observe our environment. There are two main kinds of stimuli: those that demandour attention (highly engaging or even distracting stimuli) and those that we willingly or even eagerly direct our attention towards.
How we perceive the world around us is eventually organized and stored in our minds in what is called “cognitive maps.” Cognitive mapsare spatial networks that connect our experiences with our current perceptions, helping us to recognize and understand the world around us and allowing us to navigate it effectively.
Ideal environments are places where people “feel self-assured and competent, where they can familiarize themselves with the environment whilst also being engaged with it” (Essays, UK, 2013). There are four factors that determine whether an environment is ideal: 1. Unity: the sense that things in the environment work well together. 2. Legibility: th...
Jun 7, 2016 · Beyond the medical issues of a contaminated water supply, people may also be psychologically overwhelmed. Here are some steps for managing the impact on one’s thoughts and emotions.
In this introductory chapter we first give a brief overview of the history of the field of environmental psychology, followed by a discussion of characteris-tics of the field and a description of the main methods used in research. The chapter ends with an outline and rationale of the book.
However recent the science-based practice of human psychology is relative to some of the earth sciences, this article provides both an argument for why we need to use what we know so far, and something about how to do so in applied settings.
Jun 1, 2010 · These meanings have a substantial social dimension, and reflect physical and bodily interactions with water. This article considers how these aspects of water have caused specific meanings of water to be prioritized by the medical world and the general public throughout history.
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Jul 17, 2019 · In the recent literature there has been increasing recognition of the relationship between water-use behaviour and water-use technologies and the need for a greater understanding of the underlying psychological process that help determine water-use behaviour (Russell & Fielding, Citation 2010).
