by piecenter | Sep 11, 2023
Global conflicts have rapidly made water the most contentious issue in the world today. Considering water drives health, industry, recreation, and the agricultural food system it is no surprise that it has become such a hot topic. As a result, the general public has...
by piecenter | Sep 11, 2023
Water quantity and quality are among the top issues currently facing Florida. To understand residents’ perceptions of these issues as well as understand how agenda-setting may be used to influence residents’ behaviors and opinions surrounding water issues, this study...
by piecenter | Sep 11, 2023
Changing individuals’ behaviors is a critical challenge for Extension professionals who encourage good irrigation practices and technologies for landscape water conservation. Multiple messages were used to influence two predictors of behavioral intent informed by the...
by piecenter | Sep 11, 2023
This study tested the effect of four short videos appealing to environmental values on home irrigation users’ intent to use good irrigation and fertilization practices. The videos were largely ineffective, and there was only a small effect on one of the...
by piecenter | Sep 11, 2023
Homeowners typically and incorrectly exclude irrigation costs when considering utility bills. This research identified residents who are: responsible for operating irrigation systems, and highly bothered by their utility bill; the rationale is they will be most...
