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Using a Normative Appeal to Control Litter at a Public Swimming Pool

Cases
Reich, J. W., & Robertson, J. L. (1979). Reactance and norm appeal in anti-littering messages. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 9, 1, 91-101.
A literature review revealed that a statement that puts an extreme demand on a person is likely to elicit the undesirable behavior. On the other hand, a statement that creates a n…

The Effects of an Ambiguous, Negative Sign Prompt and a Clearly-Stated Positive Sign Prompt on Intentions to Litter

Cases
Horsley, A. D. (1988). The unintended effects of a posted sign on littering attitudes and stated intentions. Journal of Environmental Education, 19, 3, 10-14.
A literature review revealed that sign prompts can be effective in reducing the amount of litter. In order to further investigate the effects of prompts, a questionnaire was given…

The Influence of Message Framing On University Student's Intent to Participate in Sustainable Behavior

Cases
Davis, J. J. (1995). The effects of message framing on response to environmental communications. Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly, 72, 2, 285-299.
A literature review revealed how framing a communication can affect an individual's intent to participate in sustainable behaviors. Specifically, three types of message framing we…

Energy Conservation Campaign

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Terri Buckner Jun 2, 2006 16:08 pm
Hi, We are preparing to launch an energy conservation campaign for the school year that will start in August. I've been creating energy profiles for each of the buildings on …

Marketing in a 9/11, War, Tsunami, and Katrina Society

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Cedar Bouta Olympia Jun 8, 2006 20:21 pm
Am looking for recent research that speaks to doing education and outreach in a society framed by fear - both of manmade disasters such as 9/11 and the Iraq War, and natural disas…

Crafting Persuasive Pro-Environment Messages USDA Booklet?

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Terre Dunivant San Luis Obispo Jul 25, 2006 14:48 pm
Hi, Does anyone know how to get ahold of a copy of the USDA booklet for environmental managers about incorporating social science research into designing persuasive pro-envir…

Positive vs. Negative Images

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Jay Kassirer Ottawa Apr 13, 2007 13:35 pm
In designing messages on prompts and other communications, we are advised to use positive wording that describes the behavior we want, rather than negative wording that asks peopl…

Typology of Commonly Used Energy Saving Message Themes....

Forums
Jernej Markelj Oct 9, 2007 20:00 pm
Hello, I am trying to create a typology of commonly used message themes conveyed in energy saving ads and public service announcements (like social responsibility, cost savin…

Installing Efficient Faucet Aerators & Showerheads

Forums
Meryl Brott Cambridge Nov 9, 2007 6:01 am
Hi, Looking for advice re: communicating to tenants in a letter (email) that the showerhead and the faucet aerators in their apartment will be changed out within the next few m…

Psychological Study

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Gaye Foster Dec 18, 2007 6:34 am
Hello everyone, I am a 4th year Bachelor of Psychology student at Central Queensland University in Australia and I will be doing my thesis next year. My topic is based on the…

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