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The Implementation of Set-Back Thermostats and Social Diffusion in Twin Rivers, New Jersey

Cases
Darley, J. M., & Beniger, J. R. (1981). Diffusion of energy-conserving innovations. Journal of Social Issues, 37, 2, 150-171.
After conducting a literature review, a time -controlled set-back thermostat was used as an innovation to reduce energy consumption. Residents in a three-block area in Twin Rivers…

Environmental Stewardship Influencing Community?

Forums
Linda Wilson Chicago Apr 1, 2008 11:04 am
Hi all The overall goal of our community and mentor programs is to produce community environmental stewards. We know such a goal has benefit for society as a whole, but would …

Fascinating Article on Peer Influence on Behavior

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Eric Eckl Falls Church May 26, 2008 9:51 am
Folks, you may need to register with the Washington Post to read this article (registration is free), but I think it's worth it: Social Networks' Sway May Be Underestimated It s…

Identifying Alternative Transportation Participation

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Darrin Dressler Kansas City Feb 26, 2010 16:35 pm
Hello, Does anyone have any examples of tangible ways to identify participants in employer based alternative transportation contests? We'd like to find an item (such as t-shirt…

The Role of Action Research in the Investigation and Diffusion of Innovations in Health Care: The PRIDE Project

Articles
Waterman, H., Marshall, M., Noble, J., Davies, H., Walshe, K., Sheaff, R., & Elwyn, G. (2007). The role of action research in the investigation and diffusion of innovations in health care: The PRIDE project. Qualitative Health Research, 17(3), 373 - 381.
In this article, the authors discuss the role of action research in relation to the investigation and practical implementation of innovations in health care. The diffusion of inno…

A Sociotechnical Mapping of Domestic Biomass Heating Systems in Austria

Articles
Rohracher, H. (2002). A sociotechnical mapping of domestic biomass heating systems in Austria. Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 22(6), 474-483.
Introducing the perspective of science and technology studies (STS) to the analysis of the design and adoption of environmentally friendly technologies may help develop more effec…

Opinion Leadership in Green Consumption: An Exploratory Study

Articles
Flynn, L. R., & Goldsmith, E. (1994). Opinion leadership in green consumption: An exploratory study. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 9, 3, 543-553.
Explored how interpersonal communication functions in the domain of green consumption. Data were collected by means of a self-administered questionnaire to 99 women (aged 20-74 yr…

Encouraging and Recognising Urban Gardens for Habitat

Forums
Andrew Smith Oct 6, 2005 19:20 pm
Hello listserve members, In Tasmania we are looking at developing a program that recognises gardeners who consider and encourage wildlife to use their gardens (Gardens for W…

Ambassador, Peer recruitment, Block Leader, Brand Evangelist Programs

Forums
Jay Kassirer Ottawa Jul 30, 2007 21:55 pm
I'm seeking models or examples of ambassador / peer recruitment / block leader / brand evangelist programs. Doug Mckenzie-Mohr has been encouraging the use of social diffusion and…

Social Influence aids the Diffusion of Innovations

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Marion Dresner Portland Sep 24, 2013 11:03 am
I would like to know more about mechanisms through which social influence operates within a community to provoke "new adopters" of a sustainable practice to try it out. We work wi…

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