Projection bias in environmental beliefs and behavioural intentions - An application to solar panels and eco-friendly transport

B-Tier
Journal: Energy Policy
Year: 2022
Volume: 160
Issue: C

Score contribution per author:

0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

The projection bias corresponds to the human tendency to project current preferences into the future as if present preferences will remain unchanged, omitting a range of external influences over the current preferences. We design a survey experiment to investigate the projection bias relevance on two environmentally friendly initiatives, namely solar panels and eco-friendly transport. We found that beliefs and behavioral intentions are subject to positive change when individuals are solicited a day when the weather is congruent with the proposed changes. We draw several policy and managerial implications for environmental issues.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:enepol:v:160:y:2022:i:c:s0301421521005103
Journal Field
Energy
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25