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A review of intervention studies aimed at household energy conservation

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ID23333603
AuthorsWokje Abrahamse (0000-0002-8223-8359, University of Groningen, corresponding author), Linda Steg (0000-0002-8375-9607, University of Groningen), Charles Vlek (0000-0002-4009-9100, University of Groningen), Talib Rothengatter (University of Groningen)
Year2005
Volume25
Issue3
Pages273-291
Publication date2005-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Environmental Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0272-4944 • E-ISSN: 1522-9610
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.jenvp.2005.08.002
OpenAlexW2103599714
LanguageEN
Citations received359
References cited54

Antecedent (behavioral psychology) · Behavior change · Energy (signal processing) · Energy conservation · Energy consumption · Intervention (counseling) · Perception · Psychological intervention · Applied Psychology · Energy Efficiency and Management · Engineering · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Psychology · Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy · Social Psychology

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