Key Variable / Concept & Definition

Measures:
Survey Questions
(Typically agree / disagree likert scale 1- 5)

H9. Individuals that report more collaboration with those with similar beliefs, rather than those with dissimilar beliefs, will report more belief reinforcement.

H10. Individuals that have participated in more collaboration within coalitions only (as opposed to cross- coalitions) will report more belief reinforcement (and vice versa).

9. Coordinating & collaborating with those with similar and dissimilar beliefs

“…seek allies, share resources, and develop complimentary strategies” (Sabatier & Weible: 196)

9a. “In the past year, have you participated in…coalition building (e.g. networking, information sharing)?” (Yes/No question)
9b. “How often do you use advice from people you agree with?” (also disagree with)
9c. “How often have you used the following tools and techniques as part of your work in the past year?”
5 Point Scale): Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly, Never Options include: “Collaboration with those who share my views on energy and climate goals?” (also those who do not share my views)

H11. Individuals that have participated more in consensus-based processes will report more belief change, as opposed to belief reinforcement.

10. Participation in multi- stakeholder consensus based processes

“…a forum that is prestigious enough to force professionals from different coalitions to participate and; dominated by professional norms” (Sabatier & Weible 2007: 220)

10a. “In the past year, have you participated in…Negotiated in a multi- stakeholder consensus based process” (Yes/No question)
10b. “How often have you used the following tools and techniques as part of your work in the past year?”
5 Point Scale): Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly, Never Options include:
Options include:
“Facilitation/consensus building (e.g. focus groups, roundtables)”

H12: Individuals that have participated more in consensus-based processes will report more belief change, as opposed to belief reinforcement, regarding advocacy strategies.

11. “To what extent have your strategies changed or been reinforced regarding the way you advocate for climate- related issues and/or energy policy?”

(Same 6 point scale as Belief Change / reinforcement above). Also asked the “Primary source of belief change or reinforcement” above