Publication Type : Conference Proceedings
Publisher : IEEE
Source : 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS)
Url : https://doi.org/10.1109/istas61960.2024.10732817
Campus : Coimbatore
School : School of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Center : Center for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality
Year : 2024
Abstract : In the Anthropocene era, novel design strategies aligned with community mental models are imperative for sustainable behavior. Through in-depth interviews with 18 participants actively engaged in cultural activities, the study identifies three axial codes: a) nature worship, b) cultural identity, and c) sacred lunisolar events. These codes are integral to the formation of environmental identity, fostering human-nature connectedness. Drawing on these findings, the paper proposes a framework for designing interventions that leverage cultural attributes to promote sustainable behavior.
Cite this Research Publication : Mukil MV, Pruthvi M N, Bhavani Rao R, Jithu Gopan, Tarek Rashed, Design for Sustainability: Exploring Cultural Attributes in an Indian Village for Nature Connectedness—A Grounded Theory Approach, 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS), IEEE, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1109/istas61960.2024.10732817