Kokkarinen, N I A (2012) Development of a measurement tool to assess sustainability in the built environment curriculum using psychological constructs. PhD thesis, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
Abstract
The concept of sustainable construction is increasingly being recognised, not only as a way to reduce the environmental impact of construction, but as a valuable business strategy. Stakeholders such as companies, professional bodies, government and the education sector all have the ability to have an influence on sustainability as it is being incorporated into agendas by the government and firms. Educational institutions can take it one step further by preparing future construction professionals to enter into a changing-and hopefully sustainable industry. This research focuses on the impact that education can have on this preparation with the use of psychological constructs. This thesis contributes to original knowledge by outlining the development of a measurement tool designed specifically to tap into sustainable construction attitudes. This tool was also used to assess the level of sustainability within built environment curriculum. The research was conducted in four phases, with phase four making the contribution to knowledge. All phases were carried out using a sequential mixed methodology where quantitative data was collected in phases one and two and qualitative interviews were carried out in phase . . . (continues)
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | built environment; education; measurement; sustainability; business strategy; environmental impact; government; sustainable construction; professional; stakeholders; interview |
| Index terms: | built environment, business strategy, methodology, interview, sustainable construction, environmental impact, construction professional |
| Subjects: | business, professional development, data collection methods, infrastructure and transport systems, sustainable construction, research methods, environmental impact |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Urban Studies, Sustainability, Information Management, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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