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  • Social Psychology
  • Political Science
  • Public Policy

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  • Social norm theory explains how perceptions of group behavior influence individual actions.
  • Pluralistic ignorance occurs when individuals privately reject a belief but assume others accept it.
  • Initiatives for Future Generations (IFGs) aim to represent and protect future generations' interests in policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate public support for IFGs and the role of social norms.
  • To examine the phenomenon of pluralistic ignorance regarding IFG support.
  • To test interventions for increasing support and intergenerational concern.

Main Methods:

  • Eight preregistered studies with a large sample size (N = 6,464).
  • Application of social norm theory principles.
  • Interventions focused on correcting misperceptions and increasing intergenerational concern.

Main Results:

  • Widespread bipartisan support for IFGs was found.
  • Significant pluralistic ignorance was observed, with underestimation of peer support.
  • Correcting misperceptions enhanced individual support for IFGs.
  • Interventions showed modest, mixed evidence for boosting support and intergenerational concern.

Conclusions:

  • Social norms and correcting misperceptions are crucial for collective action supporting future generations.
  • Interventions engaging moral motivations can complement informational strategies.
  • Policymakers can confidently implement IFGs, as public support is substantial.