Compliance clusters
Theory-based audience insights for water conservation through irrigation restriction adherence
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22416358 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Laura A Warner (0000-0003-2784-6666, University of Florida, corresponding author), Dipendra Aryal (0009-0009-0282-3549, University of Florida), Adeyinka Temidayo Ayodele (0009-0000-4978-8538, University of Florida), Oluwatosin Alexsandra Asemokhai (0000-0001-9119-336X, University of Florida) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 263-281 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-04 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Water Resources Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0790-0627 • E-ISSN: 1360-0648 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07900627.2026.2637595 |
| OpenAlex | W7135205571 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 60 |
Florida’s growing population and water demands necessitate effective conservation strategies such as irrigation restrictions. This study employed audience segmentation, leveraging the theory of planned behaviour and value-belief-norm theory to assess irrigation restriction compliance. Four distinct segments, the steady supporters, moderate self-interested compliers, encouraged eco-adherents, and reserved resisters, showed diverse profiles regarding values, attitudes and compliance abilities. By identifying theory‐driven compliance subgroups, this study fills a gap in irrigation policy research and extends behavioural theory to a mandatory water‐use context, offering targeted guidance for improving policy communication and conservation outcomes, serving as a model for future challenges in other regions globally.
Irrigation · Water conservation · Water resources · Water supply · Water use · Agricultural Innovations and Practices · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Water resources management and optimization
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| Highly cited | No |
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