Research on the energy saving behaviors of university students based on TPB in a hot summer-cold winter area in China.

ABSTRACT: Energy saving in higher education institutions holds significant importance in the establishment of environmentally friendly and low-carbon societies, with the energy-saving behaviors of university students playing a pivotal role in the development of sustainable campuses. However, there is a clear need for customized strategies to encourage energy-saving habits among university students in areas of China with extreme weather conditions, such as hot summers and cold winters. This study offers a thorough examination of the literature regarding energy-saving behaviors among college students and presents a new theoretical framework based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). A survey questionnaire is conducted at universities in regions with hot summers and cold winters across China, with

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11402242 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature