dc.contributor.author | Rouven, Doran | |
dc.contributor.author | Hanss, Daniel | |
dc.contributor.author | Øgaard, Torvald | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-02-01T08:05:08Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-02-01T08:05:08Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2017-01-29 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 2071-1050 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1956/15494 | |
dc.description.abstract | Two online experiments explored the effects of social comparison feedback on indicators of eco-friendly travel choices. It was tested whether the chosen indicators are sensitive to the information conveyed, and if this varies as a function of in-group identification. Study 1 (N = 134) focused on unfavourable feedback (i.e., being told that one has a larger ecological footprint than the average member of a reference group). People who received unfavourable feedback reported stronger intentions to choose eco-friendly travel options than those who received nondiscrepant feedback, when in-group identification was high (not moderate or low). Perceived self- and collective efficacy were not associated with the feedback. Study 2 (N = 323) extended the focus on favourable feedback (i.e., being told that one has a smaller ecological footprint than the average member of a reference group). Neither unfavourable nor favourable feedback was associated with behavioural intentions, self- or collective efficacy. This means that Study 2 failed to replicate the finding of Study 1 that behavioural intentions were associated with unfavourable feedback, given that in-group identification is high. The findings are discussed in light of the existing literature. Suggestions are made for future studies investigating social comparison feedback as a means to motivate people to make eco-friendly travel choices. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | eng | eng |
dc.publisher | MDPI | eng |
dc.relation.ispartof | <a href="http://hdl.handle.net/1956/15346" target="_blank">Eco-friendly travelling: The relevance of perceived norms and social comparison</a> | |
dc.rights | Attribution CC BY | eng |
dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 | eng |
dc.subject | sustainable tourism | eng |
dc.subject | travel choices | eng |
dc.subject | ecological footprint | eng |
dc.subject | feedback strategies | eng |
dc.subject | social comparison | eng |
dc.title | Can Social Comparison Feedback Affect Indicators of Eco-Friendly Travel Choices? Insights from Two Online Experiments | eng |
dc.type | Peer reviewed | |
dc.type | Journal article | |
dc.description.version | publishedVersion | |
dc.rights.holder | Copyright 2017 The Author(s) | eng |
dc.source.articlenumber | 196 | |
dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.3390/su9020196 | |
dc.source.journal | Sustainability | |
dc.source.40 | 9 | |
dc.source.14 | 2 | |