Comparative Analysis of Household Attitude toward Environmental Transforming Behaviour (HETB) Before and During COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Household behavioural change is a critical aspect of addressing contemporary challenges related to shifting lifestyles, global temperature rise, and environmental degradation. Important factors such as environmental awareness, economic incentives, social norms, and information availability help drive household behavioural change towards sustainability. Collaborations among household members and participation in sharing economies are also pivotal in achieving similar results. Furthermore, practices such as composting, rainwater harvesting, and organic agriculture have emerged as effective strategies. Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) as a framework aids the understanding of variables influencing behavioural change, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 lockdown. Findings revealed positive changes in HETB, household green product use, and the rate of environmental behaviour during the COVID-19 lockdown, emphasizing the potential for a more sustainable future. The study recommended that households adopt specific proenvironmental behaviours, building on the lessons learned during the pandemic lockdown.