Changing energy-related behavior: An Intervention Mapping approach

G. Kok*, S. H. Lo, G.J. Peters, R.A.C. Ruiter

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Abstract

This paper's objective is to apply Intervention Mapping, a planning process for the systematic development of theory- and evidence-based health promotion interventions, to the development of interventions to promote energy conservation behavior. Intervention Mapping (IM) consists of six steps: needs assessment, program objectives, methods and applications, program development, planning for program implementation, and planning for program evaluation. Examples from the energy conservation field are provided to illustrate the activities associated with these steps. It is concluded that applying IM in the energy conservation field may help the development of effective behavior change interventions, and thus develop a domain specific knowledge-base for effective intervention design. 

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5280-5286
Number of pages7
JournalEnergy Policy
Volume39
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2011

Keywords

  • Behavior change
  • CONSERVATION
  • EDUCATION
  • ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOR
  • Energy-related behavior
  • HOUSEHOLD
  • INFORMATION
  • Intervention Mapping
  • METAANALYSIS
  • PERSONAL NORMS
  • PLANNED BEHAVIOR
  • PSYCHOLOGY
  • RISK

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