Perspectives for sustainable consumption: An exploratory study of the discourses and practices of Cordoba's citizens (Argentina).
| Title: | Perspectives for sustainable consumption: An exploratory study of the discourses and practices of Cordoba's citizens (Argentina). |
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| Alternate Title: | Perspectivas para o consumo sustentável: um estudo exploratório dos discursos e práticas dos cidadãos de Córdoba (Argentina). (Portuguese) |
| Authors: | ORTIZ, María Victoria, REISCH, Lucia A., REYNA, Cecilia |
| Source: | Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente; jul-dez2022, Vol. 60, p521-542, 22p |
| Subject Terms: | SUSTAINABILITY, SUSTAINABLE consumption, BEHAVIORAL sciences, SOCIOECONOMIC status, HOUSING, PUBLIC opinion, AGE groups, WATER consumption |
| Geographic Terms: | CORDOBA (Spain), LATIN America, ARGENTINA |
| Abstract (English): | This paper addresses some of the perceptions, beliefs, and experiences related to sustainable consumption habits of citizens of Córdoba (Argentina). We focus on three main areas of consumption: food, housing, and mobility. The study examines the discourses of 59 citizens in seven focus groups with seven to nine persons each. Six groups combine age ranges (18-29, 30-49, and 50-70 years old), socioeconomic status (high-medium and low-medium), and gender. A seventh group is composed of citizens who participate actively in environmental organisations with a mix of ages, SES and genders. We conduct a content analysis using ATLAS.ti software. The results of this study indicate that the participants in general have difficulty spontaneously associating their consumption practices with environmental problems. Three results are prominent: First, the role of meat consumption for sustainability is almost unnoticed by most participants; this is noteworthy given the overconsumption of meat in Argentina. Second, we find little knowledge about water-saving appliances while a high rate of individual water consumption in Córdoba is in fact alarming. Third, respondents do not consider environmental aspects when choosing their everyday modes of mobility. Based on these initial findings, we sketch the research and data needed to advance knowledge of sustainable consumption in Argentina and Latin America from a psychological and other behavioural science perspectives, as well as implications for policies aiming to address environmental degradation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Portuguese): | Este artigo aborda algumas das percepções, crenças e experiências relacionadas aos hábitos de consumo sustentável dos cidadãos de Córdoba (Argentina). Focamos em três áreas principais de consumo: alimentação, habitação e mobilidade. O estudo examina os discursos de 59 cidadãos em sete grupos focais com sete a nove pessoas cada. Seis grupos combinam faixas etárias (18-29, 30-49 e 50-70 anos), status socioeconômico (alto-médio e baixo-médio) e gênero. Um sétimo grupo é composto por cidadãos que participam ativamente de organizações ambientais com uma mistura de idades, SES e gêneros. Realizamos uma análise de conteúdo usando o software ATLAS.ti. Os resultados deste estudo indicam que os participantes em geral têm dificuldade em associar espontaneamente suas práticas de consumo aos problemas ambientais. Três resultados são proeminentes: primeiro, o papel do consumo de carne para a sustentabilidade é quase despercebido pela maioria dos participantes; isso é notável dado o consumo excessivo de carne na Argentina. Em segundo lugar, encontramos pouco conhecimento sobre os aparelhos que economizam água, ao passo que uma alta taxa de consumo individual de água em Córdoba é de fato alarmante. Terceiro, os entrevistados não consideram os aspectos ambientais ao escolher seus modos de mobilidade diários. Com base nessas descobertas preliminares, esboçamos a pesquisa e os dados necessários para avançar no conhecimento do consumo sustentável na Argentina e na América Latina a partir de uma perspectiva psicológica e de outras ciências comportamentais, bem como implicações para políticas que visam abordar a degradação ambiental. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Second, we find little knowledge about water-saving appliances while a high rate of individual water consumption in Córdoba is in fact alarming. Third, respondents do not consider environmental aspects when choosing their everyday modes of mobility. Based on these initial findings, we sketch the research and data needed to advance knowledge of sustainable consumption in Argentina and Latin America from a psychological and other behavioural science perspectives, as well as implications for policies aiming to address environmental degradation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] – Name: AbstractNonEng Label: Abstract (Portuguese) Group: Ab Data: Este artigo aborda algumas das percepções, crenças e experiências relacionadas aos hábitos de consumo sustentável dos cidadãos de Córdoba (Argentina). Focamos em três áreas principais de consumo: alimentação, habitação e mobilidade. O estudo examina os discursos de 59 cidadãos em sete grupos focais com sete a nove pessoas cada. Seis grupos combinam faixas etárias (18-29, 30-49 e 50-70 anos), status socioeconômico (alto-médio e baixo-médio) e gênero. Um sétimo grupo é composto por cidadãos que participam ativamente de organizações ambientais com uma mistura de idades, SES e gêneros. Realizamos uma análise de conteúdo usando o software ATLAS.ti. Os resultados deste estudo indicam que os participantes em geral têm dificuldade em associar espontaneamente suas práticas de consumo aos problemas ambientais. Três resultados são proeminentes: primeiro, o papel do consumo de carne para a sustentabilidade é quase despercebido pela maioria dos participantes; isso é notável dado o consumo excessivo de carne na Argentina. Em segundo lugar, encontramos pouco conhecimento sobre os aparelhos que economizam água, ao passo que uma alta taxa de consumo individual de água em Córdoba é de fato alarmante. Terceiro, os entrevistados não consideram os aspectos ambientais ao escolher seus modos de mobilidade diários. Com base nessas descobertas preliminares, esboçamos a pesquisa e os dados necessários para avançar no conhecimento do consumo sustentável na Argentina e na América Latina a partir de uma perspectiva psicológica e de outras ciências comportamentais, bem como implicações para políticas que visam abordar a degradação ambiental. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] – Name: Abstract Label: Group: Ab Data: <i>Copyright of Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente is the property of Universidade Federal do Parana and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract.</i> (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) |
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