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Influence of cognitive biases on the demand in the private housing sector
No full textThere are many problems in the housing market. To address the need for housing, it is important to know what factors influence home buyers. It is therefore important to look into the decision-making process of homebuyers and how it can influence and perhaps put pressure on housing demand. This thesis focuses on behavioural economic aspects, namely three cognitive biases, anchoring bias, framing bias and herd behaviour, and their effect on housing preferences. A survey was prepared to collect the necessary data. To analyse this effect, a quantitative approach is used with and without demographic and social-economic characteristics as control variables. The results show that only anchoring bias has an increasing effect on housing preferences, and hence demand in the private housing sector. However, this effect is significant only with the addition of the control variables. This contradicts previous behavioural economic theories that speak of a uniform and constant effect of cognitive biases
De invloed van transparantie over AI-gebruik in creatieve productomschrijvingen op vertrouwen en koopintentie: de rol van het cognitief abstractieniveau.
No full textMet de opkomst van kunstmatige intelligentie (AI) worden steeds meer online teksten gegenereerd door systemen zoals ChatGPT. In dit onderzoek is onderzocht of een AI-label in een creatieve productomschrijving invloed heeft op het vertrouwen en de aankoopintentie van consumenten, en of dit effect toeneemt afhankelijk van het abstractieniveau (construal level) waarop de informatie wordt verwerkt. Dit is beoordeeld In een 2 (AI-label aanwezig vs. afwezig) x 2 (construal level hoog vs. laag) tussenproefpersoonsontwerp op vertrouwen en aankoopintentie. De resultaten toonden een significant negatief effect van het AI-label op zowel vertrouwen als aankoopintentie. Deelnemers zonder AI-label beoordeelden de aankoopintentie en het vertrouwen van de productomschrijving hoger dan deelnemers met een AI-label bij de productomschrijving. Er werd ook een significant hoofdeffect van construal level gevonden op de aankoopintentie, maar er werd geen significant interactie-effect aangetoond tussen label en abstractieniveau
Cool of cringe? Een onderzoek naar het gebruik van slang in advertenties.
No full textSlang komt veel voor onder Nederlandstalige jongeren en wordt met regelmaat gebruikt in persuasieve communicatie, zoals advertenties. In dit onderzoek stond de volgende onderzoeksvraag centraal: Wordt Gen Z’s attitude en aankoopintentie ten opzichte van advertenties van ofwel producten die populair zijn onder Gen Z, ofwel producten die niet populair zijn bij deze generatie, beïnvloed door het gebruik van slang? Om dit te onderzoeken is gebruik gemaakt van een experimentele online survey, waarbij deelnemers vragen beantwoordden over een Instagramadvertentie. Uit de resultaten bleek o.a. dat het gebruik van slang geen significant effect had op de attitude en aankoopintentie ten opzichte van het product. Wel bleek dat het product dat wel paste bij de interesses van Gen Z positievere scoorde op attitude en aankoopintentie ten opzichte van het product dat niet paste bij de interesses Gen Z
MAscriptie KCW/MA Thesis Culture Studies
No full textThis essay examines how the GenZ Bible reinterprets traditional religious narratives within
the context of digital discourse and meme culture. Focusing on both the book of the GenZ
Bible and the TikTok videos posted by social media users, the study investigates how
contemporary youth use humor, irony, and sincerity to engage with sacred texts in a way that
is emotionally powerful and culturally relevant. Drawing on metamodernist theory, semiotics,
and digital discourse analysis, the essay explores how symbolic meaning is constructed
through visual elements, language, and internet memes, such as ‘POV’, voiceovers, and
emojis. The GenZ Bible represents a metamodern attitude that embraces ambiguity,
reflexivity, and emotional depth. It illustrates how spiritual content can be reimagined to
maintain its significance in a post-ironic, highly mediated age—where truth and authenticity
are no longer fixed, but deeply felt and performed.
This essay explores the emotional and symbolic layers of the GenZ Bible through a
metamodern lens, focusing on its use of irony, sincerity, and digital language. Across the three
chapters, my research analyzes the interplay between religious history, performative
storytelling, and the visual aesthetics of TikTok
The Everyday Politics of Repression: Palestine Solidarity in Berlin
No full textFor almost two years now, Berlin has witnessed repeated incidents of severe police violence and other
forms of repression against those protesting or speaking out publicly against the war on Gaza. This
master's thesis examines the repression experienced by people in Berlin showing solidarity with Palestine
and its impact on them. Particular attention is paid to whether and how their perception of democracy in
Germany has changed. Although research exists on repression and police violence against certain political
movements, as well as on Palestine solidarity movements, analysis of individual experiences in the German
context is lacking. One reason for this is the marginalization of pro-Palestinian voices in German
academia. This thesis aims to address this research gap. The empirical basis consists of semi-structured
interviews with eight individuals affected by repression and three support organizations. The results reveal
that, while the observed repression resembles familiar patterns, it increased significantly in both intensity
and frequency. This results in a loss of trust in democracy among those affected. The principle of German
Staatsräson reinforces and legitimizes these dynamics by contributing to an anti-Palestinian narrative.
Overall, the situation is consistent with global trends of democratic backsliding and the repression of
critical voices
Selling the Sublime - Representing Arctic Wilderness in Digital Travel Media
No full textLanguage is crucial in communicating ideas, conveying emotion and shaping perceptions. In the context of Arctic tourism promotion, discourse is how colonial ideology is reinforced through the framing of the region in mythologising terms. In this study, I look at how language is operationalised on Arctic booking sites and blogs to construct representations of Arctic wilderness and culture. My goal is to fill an existing gap in polar studies that examines how discursive power is in part responsible for the ongoing exoticisation of the region in promotional material. Using critical discourse analysis, I looked at 30 websites to find common themes and repeated terminology to see how the Arctic is framed, and if there is any consistency between sites. The results found that there is a dominant Western voice that creates a narrative of contemporary exploration and discovery, under the guise of environmental stewardship and self-reflection. Indigenous culture also plays a role as a touristic product in this construction, leading to their marginalisation and passive position in marketing. Implications of this research show that there is a lack of reflexivity in the language used in Arctic tourism promotion, leading to an enduring colonial narrative.
Keywords: Performativity, colonialism, discourse, last-chance tourism, globalisation
The Role of Sustainability Assurance in the Relationship Between Corporate Sustainability Performance and Corporate Financial Performance: A Comparative Study Between Nordic and Southwest EU Countries
No full textThis thesis investigates how sustainability assurance and institutional context shape the relationship between corporate sustainability performance (CSP) and corporate financial performance (CFP) among European firms. Drawing on stakeholder, legitimacy, and institutional theories, it explores whether external assurance enhances the credibility and financial relevance of sustainability reporting or merely serves as a symbolic signal. Using an unbalanced panel of 797 listed firms from Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, over the period 2009–2023, the analysis integrates financial, ESG, and institutional data from LSEG Workspace, BoardEx, and the World Bank. Two-way fixed-effects regressions control for unobserved firm and year heterogeneity. Results show that CSP is weakly but positively associated with profitability, measured by return on assets, while market valuation (Tobin’s Q) shows no consistent response. Contrary to expectations, SA does not significantly moderate the CSP–CFP link, revealing a “Green Assurance Paradox”: assurance enhances visibility but not financial value. In contrast, institutional factors, particularly mandatory disclosure regimes under the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive, significantly strengthen the CSP–CFP relationship. The findings indicate that the financial materiality of sustainability is institutionally embedded rather than firm-driven, emphasizing that regulation and substance, rather than symbolism, determine when sustainability creates measurable economic value
Does The Wind Blow Harder Close To The Border?; Examining cross-border effects of wind energy development on the Dutch-German border in the context of community acceptance
No full textThis thesis explores Dutch community acceptance of wind energy projects developed just across the German border. As Germany accelerates wind farm development—often near the Dutch border—Dutch residents face visual and environmental impacts without having a say in the planning process. Using the Social Acceptance Theory (Wüstenhagen et al., 2007) and expanding it with a new “border dimension,” the study analyzes four case studies through 19 interviews with residents, policymakers, and experts.
Key findings show that acceptance is lower when Dutch residents are excluded from decision-making, receive no benefits, and lack trust in German authorities. Cultural and procedural differences between the two countries further complicate cooperation. However, cases with strong cross-border communication and shared planning show higher acceptance.
The study concludes that improving transparency, aligning regulations, and ensuring fair participation and compensation—regardless of national borders—can enhance community acceptance. It offers practical recommendations for policymakers and contributes to academic discussions on transnational energy governance
Achieving Effective Progress in Mitigation by Cooperative Climate Initiatives
No full textThis thesis examines the effectiveness of Cooperative Climate Initiatives (CCIs) utilizing land-use Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate mitigation targets. Due to the growing urgency of climate change and the limitations of state-led efforts under the Paris Agreement, CCIs have the potential to significantly contribute to climate mitigation by using voluntary collaborations between governmental, subnational and non-state actors. This study applies an extended version of the framework of Hale et al. (2020) incorporating dimensions of normative legitimacy, to assess CCIs progress. A mixed-method approach is employed, with quantitative data on targets and reported impacts of 38 CCIs compiled in a database for analyses with SPSS. Furthermore, factors influencing effectiveness were explored through qualitative analyses of five semi-structured interviews with actors from CCIs, using ATLAS.ti. Results indicate that target quality and impact reporting remains inconsistent and lacks robustness. Barriers such as fragmented data, limited capacity and non-standardized reporting undermine accountability and transparency. Nonetheless, CCIs with inclusive participation and robust reporting practices possess higher legitimacy and performance reporting. The study concludes that clearer target-setting, stronger transparency and strong governance structures are essential for improving the effectiveness of CCIs. Recommendations outline sharing best practices and sustainable funding to enhance progress of land-use NbS CCIs
Exploring the possibility of adopting Land Value Capture as a means to fund biophilic spatial planning in Tilburg
No full textUrban expansion often leads to rising land values, making green infrastructure an increasingly expensive investment. Land Value Capture (LVC) provides a financial mechanism to recover and reinvest a portion of these increased values into urban development projects. While LVC has been extensively used to fund infrastructure and transit-oriented developments, its potential for financing biophilic spatial planning remains underexplored. This study examines the LVC mechanisms implemented in São Paulo, Hong Kong, and Singapore to determine their applicability in fostering biophilic urbanism in Tilburg, Netherlands. Through comparative case study analysis, document review, and semi-structured interviews with urban planners and policymakers, the research evaluates the efficiency and adaptability of LVC models for supporting nature-integrated urban planning. The study identifies key regulatory frameworks and policy instruments that could be leveraged to finance green infrastructure, biodiversity-friendly zoning, and nature-based urban development in Tilburg. By integrating insights from diverse urban contexts, this research contributes to the ongoing discourse on sustainable city planning, offering a replicable framework for financing nature-inclusive urban transformations