Table 1 Constructs and items Constructs...

Table 1

Constructs and items

Constructs	Items and sources
Knowledge about water conservation	Nguyen et al. (2017) and Willis et al. (2011)
	1. I am knowledgeable about opportunities to save water
	2. I am knowledgeable about the environmental benefits of water conservation
	3. I am knowledgeable about water conservation practices in household
Environmental concern	Yadav and Pathak (2016)
	1. The balance of nature is very delicate and can be easily upset
	2. Human beings are severely abusing the environment
	3. Humans must maintain the balance with nature in order to survive
	4. Human interferences with nature often produce disastrous consequences
Concern about water scarcity	Clark and Finley (2007)
	1. I am worried about the water shortage in my area
	2. The consequences of water scarcity concern me
	3. Water scarcity is my major concern
Attitude toward water conservation	Dolnicar et al. (2012) and Lapinski et al. (2007)
	1. I think it is important that we conserve water
	2. I think water conservation is necessary because of water scarcity
	3. I think reducing water consumption is a good idea
	4. I think conserving water reflects civilization and good behavior
Water conservation behavior	Fielding et al. (2016)
	1. I make sure that taps do not drip
	2. I use minimal water in the kitchen
	3. I take shorter showers
	4. I use half flush or minimize toilet flushing where possible
	5. I only do full loads of washing
	6. I turn off taps when brushing teeth

Constructs	Items and sources
Knowledge about water conservation	Nguyen et al. (2017) and Willis et al. (2011)
	1. I am knowledgeable about opportunities to save water
	2. I am knowledgeable about the environmental benefits of water conservation
	3. I am knowledgeable about water conservation practices in household
Environmental concern	Yadav and Pathak (2016)
	1. The balance of nature is very delicate and can be easily upset
	2. Human beings are severely abusing the environment
	3. Humans must maintain the balance with nature in order to survive
	4. Human interferences with nature often produce disastrous consequences
Concern about water scarcity	Clark and Finley (2007)
	1. I am worried about the water shortage in my area
	2. The consequences of water scarcity concern me
	3. Water scarcity is my major concern
Attitude toward water conservation	Dolnicar et al. (2012) and Lapinski et al. (2007)
	1. I think it is important that we conserve water
	2. I think water conservation is necessary because of water scarcity
	3. I think reducing water consumption is a good idea
	4. I think conserving water reflects civilization and good behavior
Water conservation behavior	Fielding et al. (2016)
	1. I make sure that taps do not drip
	2. I use minimal water in the kitchen
	3. I take shorter showers
	4. I use half flush or minimize toilet flushing where possible
	5. I only do full loads of washing
	6. I turn off taps when brushing teeth

Source(s): Authors’ explanation

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