Mind the gap: the value-action gap, nudges, and an ecosocial vision
| dc.contributor.author | Croteau, Jessica, author | |
| dc.contributor.author | Macdonald, Bradley, advisor | |
| dc.contributor.author | Betsill, Michele, committee member | |
| dc.contributor.author | Dickinson, Greg, committee member | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-09-10T14:35:30Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2019-09-10T14:35:30Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This thesis explores the question: Why do even those with environmental awareness and attitudes often fail to act in an environmental manner? This question begs a second: How can environmental behaviors be engendered? To explore these questions, I first worked to understand the current state of the environment to determine if there is an environmental crisis. The evidence suggests there is an environmental problem, and further, that a majority of humans are aware and opposed to environmental degradation. I then study the environmental value-action gap, or the gap between an individual's environmental attitudes and lack of environmental action. To understand this phenomenon, I studied the individual barriers to action presented in the literature. While compelling, I believe a study of the systemic barriers must also be addressed and discussed the ways in which structural factors work to hinder environmental action. I conclude my thesis with a novel discussion of the use of nudge theory to remove the gap between environmental values and action. However, I note there must be the development of a Critical Nudge Theory, within a new world vision—an Ecosocial vision—to work toward a truly socially and ecologically harmonious future. | |
| dc.format.medium | born digital | |
| dc.format.medium | masters theses | |
| dc.identifier | Croteau_colostate_0053N_15497.pdf | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10217/197276 | |
| dc.language | English | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher | Colorado State University. Libraries | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | 2000-2019 | |
| dc.rights | Copyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright. | |
| dc.subject | ecosocial | |
| dc.subject | environmental behavior | |
| dc.subject | value action gap | |
| dc.subject | environment | |
| dc.subject | critical nudge | |
| dc.subject | nudge | |
| dc.title | Mind the gap: the value-action gap, nudges, and an ecosocial vision | |
| dc.type | Text | |
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| thesis.degree.discipline | Political Science | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Colorado State University | |
| thesis.degree.level | Masters | |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Arts (M.A.) |
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