Research on the Shaping of Individual Low-Carbon Psychology in British Political Socialization from the Perspective of Regional Country Studies

Xin Yang; Xiaoya Xia; Sha Li

doi:10.26689/ssr.v7i11.12978

Xin Yang North China University of Technology, Beijing 100144, China
Xiaoya Xia North China University of Technology, Beijing 100144, China
Sha Li China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26689/ssr.v7i11.12978

Keywords: Low-carbon city, Policy intervention, Zero-carbon Oxford, Low-carbon psychology

Abstract

This study took the Oxford, United Kingdom (UK), area as a case to explore the path of policy intervention on the formation of individual low-carbon psychology. By analyzing the material lifestyle, behavioral convenience, traditional living habits, and individual economic interests, the study revealed the influence of these factors on the individual carbon footprint and low-carbon psychology. The study examined policy interventions that Oxford had implemented to encourage the formation of low-carbon behavior and psychology. This paper also makes policy suggestions to encourage China’s low-carbon consumption behavior, aiming to encourage low-carbon behavioral psychology through policy guidance and to jointly build a more sustainable future.

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