Articles:   4 Found within Voluntary Simplicity

1Perceptual and Behavioral Correlates of Voluntary Simplicity Lifestyles

Iwata, Osamu. (1999). Perceptual and behavioral correlates of voluntary simplicity lifestyles. . Social Behavior & Personality, 27, 4, 379-386.
Investigated correlations between voluntary simplicity lifestyles (VSLs) and perceptual or behavioral characteristics regarding VSLs. Questionnaires, each of which contained a 5-point scale of VSLs, a 4-point…
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2Consumers' Attitudes toward Energy Conservation

Olsen, M. E. (1981). Consumers' attitudes toward energy conservation. Journal of Social Issues, 37, 2, 108-131.
Previous research indicates that about 50% of all Americans believe that the energy problem is real and serious, and less than 25% are completely unconvinced of the problem. Large proportions of the public also…
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3Voluntary Simplicity Lifestyles and Energy Conservation

Leonard-Barton, D. (1981). Voluntary simplicity lifestyles and energy conservation. Journal of Consumer Research, 8, 3, 243-252.
Presents a behavioral index for measuring an individual's tendency toward a lifestyle of voluntary simplicity, characterized by ecological awareness, attempts to become more self-sufficient, and efforts to decrease…
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