Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on energy literacy and conservation behavior in academic buildings of Kuwait.

ABSTRACT: This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on energy literacy and conservation behavior among occupant groups in academic buildings in Kuwait. It explores influential factors, focusing on the pandemic's effect on attitudes, intentions, and behaviors related to energy conservation. The research adopts a mixed-methods approach, incorporating quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Participants, including students, faculty, and staff, completed surveys, participated in questionnaires, focus groups, and took part in interviews. Statistical tests are used to validate the survey data, while thematic analysis is applied to the qualitative data. The findings of the research showed that COVID-19 had a significant impact on participants' attitudes, intentions, and beha

SUBMITTER: Alomari MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10663827 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature