Without improved water resource management, it is predicted that water shortages will affect two-thirds of humanity by 2025. One solution that has traditionally faced fierce public resistance is recycled waste water. This study investigates the extent to which public communication strategies can influence community acceptance of recycled water, using the framework of Inoculation Theory. A four-phase experimental design was conducted. Participants completed an initial questionnaire and were then randomly assigned to a control group, a manipulation check group or a treatment group. A final follow-up survey measured changes in the dependent variable: stated likelihood of using recycled water for different uses. Results indicate that communicat...
This study provides practitioners with an overview of previous research on public perceptions of dri...
The water scarcity crisis is becoming more severe across the globe and recycled water has been sugge...
Water scarcity is a major problem that affects a greater number of countries every year. A possible ...
Without improved water resource management, it is predicted that water shortages will affect two-thi...
Water shortages in Australia have highlighted an urgent need for alternative water sources, and tech...
Water shortages in Australia have highlighted an urgent need for alternative water sources, and tech...
A large proportion of the global population is currently grappling with water shortages. In many cou...
Community opposition is a barrier to potable recycled water schemes. Effective communication strateg...
This study aims to provide conclusive evidence that information about water from alternative sources...
This study aims to provide conclusive evidence that information about water from alternative sources...
This paper identifies factors that are associated with higher levels of public acceptance for recycl...
AbstractThis paper identifies factors that are associated with higher levels of public acceptance fo...
In spite of the clear need to address water security through sourcing new and alternative water supp...
This reports the results of a three-year investigation which aimed to develop a measurement of predi...
This study aims to provide conclusive evidence that information about water from alternative sources...
This study provides practitioners with an overview of previous research on public perceptions of dri...
The water scarcity crisis is becoming more severe across the globe and recycled water has been sugge...
Water scarcity is a major problem that affects a greater number of countries every year. A possible ...
Without improved water resource management, it is predicted that water shortages will affect two-thi...
Water shortages in Australia have highlighted an urgent need for alternative water sources, and tech...
Water shortages in Australia have highlighted an urgent need for alternative water sources, and tech...
A large proportion of the global population is currently grappling with water shortages. In many cou...
Community opposition is a barrier to potable recycled water schemes. Effective communication strateg...
This study aims to provide conclusive evidence that information about water from alternative sources...
This study aims to provide conclusive evidence that information about water from alternative sources...
This paper identifies factors that are associated with higher levels of public acceptance for recycl...
AbstractThis paper identifies factors that are associated with higher levels of public acceptance fo...
In spite of the clear need to address water security through sourcing new and alternative water supp...
This reports the results of a three-year investigation which aimed to develop a measurement of predi...
This study aims to provide conclusive evidence that information about water from alternative sources...
This study provides practitioners with an overview of previous research on public perceptions of dri...
The water scarcity crisis is becoming more severe across the globe and recycled water has been sugge...
Water scarcity is a major problem that affects a greater number of countries every year. A possible ...