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Wang Zheng1, Yuhan Gao1, Juzhe Xi1,2
1Shanghai Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Psychological Crisis, Affiliated Mental Health Center(ECNU), Positive Education China Academy (PECA) of Han-Jing Institute for Studies in Classics, Juzhe Xi's Master Workroom of Shanghai School Mental Health Service, School of Psychology and Cognitive Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
Abstract:
Research has suggested that generalized trust facilitates individuals' pro-environmental behavior. However, the robustness of this relationship across a wider range of cultures and societies remains to be tested. Using data from two large cross-national surveys (World Values Survey and International Social Survey Programme), this study examined the environmental benefits of generalized trust in a global context, as well as the role of individualism. The results of the multilevel analyses indicated a positive correlation between generalized trust and pro-environmental behavior across various global contexts. Moreover, the observed correlation between generalized trust and environmental outcomes is stronger in individualistic cultures. These findings not only contribute to understanding how to promote individuals' pro-environmental behavior but also highlight the value of considering social circumstances when exploring individual factors of pro-environmental behavior.
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