Recently, Joan Kim and John Coley of the CORE Lab published an article in Sustainability examining how mental models of the human-nature relationship predict pro-environmental attitudes. They found that beliefs about human exceptionalism and perceived human impact on nature directly predicted environmental protection intentions.
These results suggest that mental models of the human-nature relationship provide a strong cognitive foundation for environmental behavioral intentions, a finding that has implications for designing future interventions that actually target underlying attitudes. By continuing to explore the cognitive mechanisms behind pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors, this work provides valuable insight for developing effective strategies to promote sustainable practices and address pressing environmental challenges.
Read the full paper here: https://www.mdpi.com/3302074
