Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences

About: Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences is a education organization based out in Bielefeld, Germany. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Nanofiber & Electrospinning. The organization has 459 authors who have published 839 publications receiving 7015 citations. The organization is also known as: FH Bielefeld & Fachhochschule Bielefeld.

Update of the AIM2000‐Program for atoms in molecules

Abstract: The second version of the program package AIM2000 is presented. AIM2000 makes use of the well established theory of atoms in molecules. AIM2000 analyzes the molecular structure and calculates properties of atoms in molecules as well as properties of interatomic surfaces. The program has an interactive, context-sensitive help component and extensive 2D and 3D visualization components. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Comput Chem 23: 1489–1494, 2002

Expanding the Technology Acceptance Model with the Inclusion of Trust, Social Influence, and Health Valuation to Determine the Predictors of German Users’ Willingness to Continue using a Fitness App: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Abstract: According to one market research, fitness or running apps are hugely popular in Germany. Such a trend prompts the question concerning the factors influencing German users’ intention to continue usi...

Life Events as Windows of Opportunity for Changing Towards Sustainable Consumption Patterns

Abstract: Strategies for motivating households towards sustainable consumption are confronted with the challenge of addressing seldom-reflected-upon routines, which cannot easily be changed. We investigate whether life-course transitions can serve as starting point for sustainable consumption interventions, assuming that during such transitions people already need to adapt their behavioural routines and are thus more receptive to interventions. The effects of two different campaigns (information mailing and personal consultation) were evaluated for people experiencing two different kinds of life events (childbirth and relocation). The experimental study found that the consultation campaign had significant effects on sustainable consumption concerning some of the focussed on behaviours, but did not have greater effects on the life-events groups. Mailing of information did not result in significant behavioural changes. To get a clearer picture about the impact of life-course transitions on everyday routines and susceptibility to interventions, additional qualitative interviews were carried out. The results indicate that everyday routines and consumption patterns change during life-course transitions, but with heterogeneous results regarding sustainability. The interviews revealed that the preparation phase preceding life events and a rather short period after them are decisive for changes in routine. Tentative explanations for the low impact of the consultation campaign on the persons in life-course transition are that the campaign addressed the target groups too late and that its design was not specifically adapted to these target groups.

Guilty conscience: motivating pro-environmental behavior by inducing negative moral emotions

Abstract: Conceptual frameworks in the realm of climate-related policy, attitudes and behavior frequently argue that moral emotions play a crucial role in mobilizing pro-environmental action Yet, little is known about the direct impact of moral emotions on environmental attitudes and behavior Drawing on emotion research in the context of intergroup relations, the current paper investigates the role of guilty conscience (guilt and shame) as well as other emotions (anger, sadness, pride, and emotional coldness) in motivating pro-environmental behavior intentions and actual behavior as a specific form of reparative action When confronted with human-caused (vs seemingly natural) environmental damages, participants (N = 114) reported significantly more guilty conscience Importantly, participants in the human-caused condition were significantly more likely to spontaneously display actual pro-environmental behavior (sign a petition addressing environmental issues) Highlighting its psychological significance in motivating pro-environmental behavior, a guilty conscience mediated the experimental manipulation’s effect on behavioral intentions as well as on actual behavior We conclude by discussing the potential of moral emotions in developing timely and sustainable climate policies and interventions