Exploring the Application of the FOX Model to Foster Pro-Environmental Behaviours in Smart Environments †
Abstract
:1. Introduction
1.1. Applied Research Methods
2. Background
2.1. Theoretical Frameworks of Sustainable Behaviour Change
2.2. Existing User Models and Characterisations in the Context of Pro-Environmentalism
2.3. Other Approaches to Sustainable Behaviour
2.4. Insights Extracted from the Literature Analysis
3. The Proposed FOX Model
3.1. Mapping the Dimensions: The Meta-Model
3.2. Stages of Change
3.3. Personality
3.4. Attitudes
3.5. Behavioural Control
3.6. Subjective Norm
3.7. Values
3.8. Beliefs
4. Exploring Potential Applications of FOX
4.1. Procedure
4.2. Results and Insights
4.2.1. Interviewee 1: Male, Post-Doctoral Researcher in Health-Related Artificial Intelligence Applications
4.2.2. Interviewee 2: Female, Pre-Doctoral Researcher in the Field of ICT in Education
4.2.3. Interviewee 3: Male, Post-Graduate Student in Computer Science and Research Assistant in an H2020 Project Related to Energy Efficiency
4.2.4. Interviewee 4: Male, Researcher in the Field of Energy Efficiency
4.2.5. Interviewee 5: Male, Researcher in the Field of the Internet of Things and Human-Computer Interaction
4.2.6. Interviewee 6: Male, Researcher in the Field of Artificial Intelligence Applied to Natural Language Processing and Activity Recognition
4.2.7. Interviewee 7: Female, Researcher and Software Developer in Energy Efficiency-Related Research Projects
4.2.8. Interviewee 8: Male, Researcher in the Field of Next-Generation Internet
4.3. Conclusions and Insights for the Potential Future Performance of the Fox Model
5. Applying the FOX Model
5.1. Developing User Profiles: Jon, Lily, and Sua
5.1.1. Jon
5.1.2. Lily
5.1.3. Sua
5.2. Understanding Actors in Their Context
5.2.1. Jon and His Workplace
5.2.2. Lily at Her Home
5.2.3. Sua and Her Family
5.3. Conclusions and Insights
6. Discussion
7. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Authors | Description and Key Points |
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He et al., 2010 [17] | Application of TTM to define interventions for one specific Persona. |
Halko and Kientz, 2010 [34] | Understanding differences in personality, in relation to behavioural techniques. |
Kaptein, Lacroix, and Saini, 2010 [35] | User profiles linked with the persuasive level and personalised inputs. |
Lockton et al., 2012 [31] | Definition of three user profiles in relation to behavioural traits. |
Petkov et al., 2012 [28] | Application of VBN, identifying profiles to address personalisation. |
Lilley, Bailey, and Charnley, 2013 [33] | Development of three Personas and specific strategies for them. |
Cor and Zwolinksi, 2014 [32] | Identification of two types of individuals to set design interventions. |
Coskun and Erburg, 2016 [19] | Identification of four personas based on the TPB. |
Authors | Description and Key Points |
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Michie, 2008 [39] | Exploration of behaviour change techniques with behaviour determinants. |
Lilley, 2009 [37] | Definition of DfSB, a framework to address behavioural interventions. |
Michie, 2011 [38], | Definition of a taxonomy of behaviour change techniques. |
Michie, 2011 [40] | Development of BCW, a tool to select the best behavioural strategy. |
Gainforth, 2016 [42] | Application of TDF to foster recycling behaviours. |
Bao et al., 2016 [46] | Analysis of quantitative and emotional eco-feedback. |
Atkins, 2017 [41] | Definition of TDF, a framework addressing behaviours of individuals. |
Yun, Aziz, and Lasternas, 2017 [44] | Analysis of online feedback and control strategies in the workplace context. |
Morgan et al., 2018 [43] | Research work about co-design in a large organisation to boost sustainability. |
Bao et al., 2019 [45] | Analysis of emotional eco-feedback. |
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Irizar-Arrieta, A.; Casado-Mansilla, D.; Retegi, A.; Laschke, M.; López-de-Ipiña, D. Exploring the Application of the FOX Model to Foster Pro-Environmental Behaviours in Smart Environments. Sensors 2020, 20, 4576. https://doi.org/10.3390/s20164576
Irizar-Arrieta A, Casado-Mansilla D, Retegi A, Laschke M, López-de-Ipiña D. Exploring the Application of the FOX Model to Foster Pro-Environmental Behaviours in Smart Environments. Sensors. 2020; 20(16):4576. https://doi.org/10.3390/s20164576
Chicago/Turabian StyleIrizar-Arrieta, Ane, Diego Casado-Mansilla, Aiur Retegi, Matthias Laschke, and Diego López-de-Ipiña. 2020. "Exploring the Application of the FOX Model to Foster Pro-Environmental Behaviours in Smart Environments" Sensors 20, no. 16: 4576. https://doi.org/10.3390/s20164576
APA StyleIrizar-Arrieta, A., Casado-Mansilla, D., Retegi, A., Laschke, M., & López-de-Ipiña, D. (2020). Exploring the Application of the FOX Model to Foster Pro-Environmental Behaviours in Smart Environments. Sensors, 20(16), 4576. https://doi.org/10.3390/s20164576