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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Research indicates a link between identity and pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs).
  • Existing studies cover a wide range of identities and PEBs, but quantitative synthesis is lacking.
  • Distinctions between individual and group identities are relevant to PEB research.

Approach:

  • Conducted a random-effects meta-analysis of 104 studies.
  • Employed meta-regression techniques following PRISMA guidelines.
  • Utilized broad definitions of identity to encompass diverse meanings in PEB research.

Key Points:

  • Overall, identity is moderately associated with PEBs (Pearson's r).
  • Individual identities correlate more strongly with PEBs than group identities.
  • Associations are stronger when identity and PEB categories align (e.g., group-group).

Conclusions:

  • Methodological factors, like self-report vs. observation, influence the strength of the identity-PEB link.
  • Context matters: identity-PEB associations are stronger in field settings and student samples.
  • Findings highlight the nuanced relationship between identity and pro-environmental actions.