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Modeling Turkish Households’ Climate Change-Related Behaviors: Theory of Planned Behavior Approach

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  • Ahmad Samim Pouya

    (Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale 17100, Turkey)

  • Özge Can Niyaz

    (Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale 17100, Turkey)

Abstract

Global environmental problems are both the cause and outcome of human actions. Even though families contribute significantly to the problem, little is known about the reasons for household climate change behavior. Prior research has shown that household intentions and behavior play an essential role in climate change adaptation and mitigation. The goal of this exploratory study was to see how climate change-related factors influenced climate change-related intentions and behaviors. In terms of climate change, Turkey is a vulnerable country in Mediterranean Europe. As a result, the goal of this study is to apply the Theory of Planned Behavior to simulate Turkish households’ climate change-related behavior. Using a random sampling method, an online self-reported questionnaire of 400 Turkish households assessed the impact of practices to adapt and mitigate climate change. Within the context of the Theory of Planned Behavior, Structural Equation Modeling was used to examine household attitudes and behaviors about climate change. The findings imply that household intentions are important predictors of climate change-related behavior in Turkey. In addition, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control influence the goals of Turkish households. As a result, efforts should be undertaken to provide households with the subjective and perceptual abilities and tools they need to manage their climate-related activities.

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  • Ahmad Samim Pouya & Özge Can Niyaz, 2022. "Modeling Turkish Households’ Climate Change-Related Behaviors: Theory of Planned Behavior Approach," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(18), pages 1-17, September.
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