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Personality profiles of environmentally responsible groups.

N V Ramanaiah1, M Clump, J P Sharpe

  • 1Department of Psychology, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale 62901-6502, USA. rama@siu.edu

Psychological Reports
|October 12, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Individuals scoring high or low on environmental responsibility exhibit distinct personality traits. Openness and Agreeableness significantly differentiate these groups, suggesting a link between personality and ecological attitudes.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Psychology
  • Personality Psychology

Background:

  • Understanding the psychological underpinnings of environmental responsibility is crucial for promoting pro-environmental behaviors.
  • Previous research suggests personality traits may influence environmental attitudes and actions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether individuals with high and low levels of environmental responsibility differ in their personality profiles.
  • To identify specific personality traits associated with environmental responsibility.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized discriminant function analysis on data from 319 undergraduate psychology students.
  • Administered the ECOSCALE to measure environmental responsibility and the Revised NEO Personality Inventory to assess personality traits.

Main Results:

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  • The analysis supported the hypothesis, revealing significant differences in personality profiles between high and low environmental responsibility groups.
  • Openness (standard discriminant function coefficient = .72) and Agreeableness (standard discriminant function coefficient = .50) were substantial predictors.

Conclusions:

  • Personality traits, particularly Openness and Agreeableness, are significantly associated with levels of environmental responsibility.
  • These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychological factors influencing environmental engagement.