Traditional non-linear models offer Dutch municipalities limited insight into the social behaviour of local stakeholders, even though this behaviour largely determines the success of policies in complex sociotechnical systems. This study addresses the following research question: “How can an agent-based …

This research explored whether machine learning models could predict shifts in participants’ preferences and attitudes towards energy solutions based on behavioural and self-reported engagement data collected during visual educational interventions. Through four sub-questions, the study evaluated how …

This study investigates consumer attitudes and responses to food additives in the Netherlands and Canada, focusing on familiarity, perceived health impact, preferences for natural versus synthetic additives, and labelling expectations. The aim is to provide practical insights for policymakers, food producers, …

Packaging significantly contributes to global plastic waste and environmental degradation. While circular packaging is increasingly promoted as a sustainable solution, its success depends not only on technological advances and policy initiatives but also on consumer behavior. This research investigates …

Hoe mensen functioneren binnen organisaties wordt beïnvloed door een samenspel van factoren, namelijk hun competenties, persoonlijkheid, behoeften, waarden en attitudes (Alblas en Wijsman, 2022). Assessments bieden een manier om deze factoren te meten (Alblas & Wijsman, 2022; Seegers, 2006; Verhoeven, …

This LYCar report investigates the effect of creative leadership manifestations—directive versus facilitative—on food waste (FW) reduction and employee satisfaction in a professional student-run kitchen at Hotelschool The Hague. Through a six-week quasi-experiment using Orbisk tracking and survey data, …

This study explores the perceptions of young people in Gitega, Burundi, regarding gendernorms and intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW), comparing in particularyoung people from Abatangamuco households with those from non-Abatangamucohouseholds. The Abatangamuco movement, a local initiative …

This study explores the influence of gender norms on the educational attainment of young women in the Bosomtwe District, Ghana. Despite efforts to promote gender equality, deeply entrenched cultural and societal norms continue to impact the educational opportunities available to girls in many parts of …

De bouwsector is een van de grootste vervuilers ter wereld. In Nederland is de bouwsector verantwoordelijk voor ongeveer 38% van de totale CO2-uitstoot (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek, 2023). Om dit aandeel te reduceren zijn er een vanuit het Parijsakkoord doelen gesteld om de uitstoot in 2030 met …

Voor deze scriptie is er onderzoek gedaan naar de publieke attitudes jegens ratten voorkomend als plaag-, wild-, proef-, en gezelschapsdieren. Met als doel de oorsprong van discriminerende attitudes beter te begrijpen en de publieke perceptie van ratten te verbeteren. Dit onderzoek is uitgevoerd met …