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Effects of extreme drought and water scarcity on consumer behaviour
| Resumo: | Unsustainable changes to Earth’s ecosystems and human activities are intensifying global hydrographic pressure. This study explores the connection between extreme drought, water scarcity, and consumer behaviour, investigating the potential psychological impact of these two natural hazards on individuals’ consumption behaviour. Using an integrated model grounded in the theory of interpersonal behaviour, we surveyed through an online questionnaire 244 respondents in Portugal, a region regularly affected by extreme drought. The findings reveal that affect, perceived consequences, habits, and water scarcity positively influence the intention to engage in water-saving consumption behaviour. However, this intention does not translate into actual behaviour since no positive influence is verified. In contrast, both extreme drought and water scarcity have a positive impact on behaviour, reflecting the urgency to conserve and use water efficiently. These results have theoretical and practical implications for promoting water-saving actions. |
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| Autores principais: | Veloso, Sofia |
| Outros Autores: | Tam, Carlos; Oliveira, Tiago |
| Assunto: | Extreme drought Water scarcity Water consumption Water footprint Consumer behaviour Climate change Water Science and Technology SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 13 - Climate Action SDG 15 - Life on Land |
| Ano: | 2024 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade Nova de Lisboa |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Repositório Institucional da UNL |
| Resumo: | Unsustainable changes to Earth’s ecosystems and human activities are intensifying global hydrographic pressure. This study explores the connection between extreme drought, water scarcity, and consumer behaviour, investigating the potential psychological impact of these two natural hazards on individuals’ consumption behaviour. Using an integrated model grounded in the theory of interpersonal behaviour, we surveyed through an online questionnaire 244 respondents in Portugal, a region regularly affected by extreme drought. The findings reveal that affect, perceived consequences, habits, and water scarcity positively influence the intention to engage in water-saving consumption behaviour. However, this intention does not translate into actual behaviour since no positive influence is verified. In contrast, both extreme drought and water scarcity have a positive impact on behaviour, reflecting the urgency to conserve and use water efficiently. These results have theoretical and practical implications for promoting water-saving actions. |
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