Daphne Kaklamanou|Christopher R. Jones|Thomas L. Webb|Stuart Walker
Using Public Transport Can Make Up for Flying Abroad on Holiday
University of Derby|University of Sheffield|University of Sheffield|University of Sheffield
compensatory green beliefs cgbs refer beliefs negative effects energyinefficient unsustainable behaviors eg flying abroad holiday compensated engaging energyefficient sustainable practices eg using public transport present research developed validated scale measure endorsement cgbs scale formed part online survey investigated relationship endorsement cgbs people think behave relation energy environmental issues factor analysis confirmed reliability 16item singlefactor scale measuring cgbs endorsement cgbs found correlate negatively measures proecological behavior environmental values green identity concern climate change age education level findings offer insight possible cognitive antecedents rebound effects known limit effectiveness interventions designed reduce energy consumption promote sustainable behavior