Attitudes matter

Measuring the intention-behaviour gap in built heritage conservation

Journal article (2021)

Authors

Joana Gonçalves University of Minho
Ricardo Mateus University of Minho
José Dinis Silvestre Lisbon Technical University
A. Pereira Roders Architectural Engineering +Technology
Luís Bragança University of Minho
Department
Architectural Engineering +Technology
Copyright: © 2021 Joana Gonçalves, Ricardo Mateus, José Dinis Silvestre, A. Pereira Roders, Luís Bragança
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2021.102913
Sustainability Built environment Heritage Behavior
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Published Date

2021

Language

English

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Department

Architectural Engineering +Technology

Abstract

This research applies the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) to measure the gap between designers’ intentions towards heritage conservation and the actual design decisions. It aims at contributing to identify which psychological constructs (attitude, norm, perception of control) are hindering the implementation of sustainable conservation approaches in practice. The results suggest that attitudes have a significant correlation with performed behaviour, and that norms, despite impacting intentions, do not necessarily correlate with the performed actions. Using the TPB to analyse designers' behaviours is an innovative methodological approach that opens new possibilities for the design of interventions targeting behavioural change towards the implementation of sustainable conservation practices in built heritage.