Willingness to Support Environmental Actions and Policies: A Comparative Study
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2021
Abstract
The urgency of climate change necessitates a transition to more sustainable practices and policies. Individuals have a significant role in reducing carbon emissions by modifying their personal behavior and/or supporting environmental policies. This research note reports the results of two surveys conducted in the Republic of Ireland (ROI)/Northern Ireland (NI) and in the U.S. (specifically in Oregon) that examined willingness to engage in sustainable lifestyle practices and policies. Results align with prior research finding that personal self-efficacy is a significant predictor of support for environmental policies and proenvironmental practices.
Publication Information
Allen Wolters, Erika; Lybecker, Donna L.; Fahy, Frances; and Hubbard, Monica L.. (2021). "Willingness to Support Environmental Actions and Policies: A Comparative Study". The Social Science Journal, 58(3), 333-338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soscij.2019.05.013