Elisha R. Frederiks|Karen Stenner|Elizabeth V. Hobman
The Socio-Demographic and Psychological Predictors of Residential Energy Consumption: A Comprehensive Review
Ecosystem Sciences|Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation|Ecosystem Sciences|Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation|Ecosystem Sciences|Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
article provides comprehensive review theory research individuallevel predictors household energy usagedrawing literature across social sciences examine two broad categories variables identified potentially important explaining variability energy consumption conservation sociodemographic factors eg income employment status dwelling typesize home ownership household size stage family life cycle psychological factors eg beliefs attitudes motives intentions perceived behavioral control costbenefit appraisals personal social normsdespite expanding literature find empirical evidence impact variables far consistent conclusive datesuch inconsistency poses challenges drawing generalizable conclusions underscores complexity consumer behavior domainin article propose multitude factorswhether directly indirectly interactioninfluence householders consume conserve energytheory research practice greatly advanced understanding factors operatewe conclude outlining important practical implications policymakers directions future research