Iyiola, C O and Mewomo, M C (2024) An empirical survey of critical factors influencing students' electricity use behaviour in halls of residence. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 22(1), pp. 257-280. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: Understanding electricity use behaviour is considered one of the strategies to achieve sustained electricity management in buildings. The lack of understanding of occupants' electricity use behaviour has been found to cause various environmental and ecological issues. This paper aims to investigate the factors influencing occupants' inefficient use of electricity in buildings becomes a vital area of study to achieve maximum benefit in the area of electricity management. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a quantitative survey and questionnaire as instruments for gathering relevant information from end-users in the study area, and the data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: The major factors influencing the electricity use behaviour of students in the study area were attributed to their level of awareness, personal beliefs and attitude towards electricity, managerial influences and economic factors. Originality/value: The threats to the environment and ecology necessitate immediate attention to the elements that impact students' electricity use habits. This research explains the key elements that might impact students' electricity consumption habits in buildings. Understanding these key characteristics will provide policymakers with vital knowledge of its prevalence.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | electricity; electricity conservation; electricity consumption; electricity efficiency; electricity use behaviour |
| Index terms: | survey, strategy, questionnaire, methodology, habit, efficiency, critical factor, ecology, conservation, statistics, economic factor, electricity consumption |
| Subjects: | mathematical modelling, data collection methods, risk assessment, health behaviours and lifestyles, environmental policy, environmental science, energy systems, research methods, performance management, management, economic concepts |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Risk Management, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Quality Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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