THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A COGNITIVE-ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM BASED ON BEHAVIORAL TECHNOLOGY TECHNIQUES AND BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS (NUDGING) FOR MODIFYING UNNECESSARY SHOPPING HABITS AND NEGATIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN A SAMPLE OF YOUTH | ||
| Journal of Environmental Science | ||
| Volume 54, Issue 1, January 2025, Pages 1-28 PDF (854.37 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jes.2024.285704.1782 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Aya Sh. Mohsen* 1; Ahmed M. Al-Ateeq1; Wael F. Abdel Basset2 | ||
| 1Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research, Ain Shams University | ||
| 2Faculty of Commerce,, Ain Shams University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The study aimed to establish a theoretical framework for behavioral economics as a new science or branch of economics to clarify its nature, define it, and elucidate the differences between it and traditional classical economics, highlighting as well, the close relationship between behavioral economics and other sciences (psychology and sociology), focusing on the factors that stimulate consumption of high-tech products with environmental sustainability and avoiding poorly designed technology. The research was conducted according to the experimental method: the researchers used the experimental method with quasi-experimental procedures, relying on the experimental design of the single experimental group (pre-test and post-test). The researchers implemented two training programs and prepared scientific material for them. The first program focused on rationalizing spending on non-essential goods and household budgeting for essential | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Behavioral economics; cognitive biases; nudges; choice architecture; cognitive behavioral program; youth; unnecessary shopping | ||
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