Richard Esterle has been a resident of North Hawai’i for nearly 30 years.  In the Fall of 2018, he successfully completed his dissertation, “Holistic Health and Hawaii’s Renewable Energy Future”, based on his survey research study in North Kohala.

Esterle’s survey research study in North Hawaii utilized several health models and theories including health education and promotion theory.  The purpose of the quantitative study was to determine if the factors above and/or certain demographic factors were associated with the perception of the likelihood of reaching 100% renewable energy in North Hawaii (Hawaii Island) by the year 2045.  Results of Dr. Esterle’s dissertation research study will be discussed.

Dr. Esterle’s specialization is in health psychology, which is an interdisciplinary field concerned with the application of psychological knowledge and techniques to health, illness, and health care.

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