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Exploring characterizing factors and mechanisms of citizens' water literacy to promote sustainable water use: A grounded systems analysis method

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  • Kang Tian
  • Yanrong Wang
  • Annan Chen
  • Jia Yao

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Improving citizens' water literacy level has gradually become one of the key elements to solve or alleviate water problems, which is of great significance in building a social water security system and promoting the harmonious development of man and nature. A fusion method—grounded systems analysis based on grounded theory and event systems theory is proposed in this study, which is used to explore the representation factors of water literacy and construct the main category chain through reverse tracking interview data and revealing each factor's mechanism. The research results show that: After encoding the original data, the water literacy characterization factor system including 4 main categories, 12 key categories, and 110 conceptualized sentences was obtained. The interaction between water knowledge and other main categories has a positive impact. There is no apparent direct relationship between water skills and water attitude, however, it can affect the implementation of water behavior. Water attitude can positively influence water behavior and has a moderating effect on each main category. The research conclusions can provide theoretical and decision‐making references for water literacy research, exploration, and practical work.

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  • Kang Tian & Yanrong Wang & Annan Chen & Jia Yao, 2023. "Exploring characterizing factors and mechanisms of citizens' water literacy to promote sustainable water use: A grounded systems analysis method," Sustainable Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 31(3), pages 1311-1327, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:sustdv:v:31:y:2023:i:3:p:1311-1327
    DOI: 10.1002/sd.2450
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