Global warming, mainly caused by manmade greenhouse gas emissions, has led to a rapid increase in global average temperatures and thus increased extreme weather conditions. This has forced international agreements into place, such as the UN’s 2030 Agenda to ensure a sustainable future. The purpose of this study is to deepen the knowledge and promote the development of shared ownership between people within residential areas. The study focuses on prevalence, resource groups, sustainability attitudes and motivational factors related to shared ownership. A survey was designed and distributed via various platforms to collect data. Although the aggregate data revealed significant differences, the responses within different demographic groups did not exhibit any statistically significant differences. The results of the survey show that most respondents do not currently engage in shared ownership. They generally have a positive view of the concept, with particular interest in handheld tools and leisure equipment. Economic factors were considered as their primary motivation concerning the sustainability aspects for participating in shared ownership, followed by environmental and social aspects. The major barriers to adopting shared ownership were identified as lack of availability, reliability, responsibility and communication, while clear information and structured systems could enhance participation. In conclusion, to improve and increase adoption of shared ownership improved information, structure and accessibility are needed.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:umu-226208 |
| Date | January 2024 |
| Creators | Brundin, Emelie |
| Publisher | Umeå universitet, Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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