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Perceived plasticity of climate-relevant behaviors and policy support among high- and lower-income individuals

Authors list: Nielsen, Kristian S; Dablander, Fabian; Debnath, Ramit; Emogor, Charles A; Ghai, Sakshi; Gwozdz, Wencke; Hahnel, Ulf JJ; Hofmann, Wilhelm; Bauer, Jan M

Publication year: 2024

Journal: PsyArXiv

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/x6473

Publisher: Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science (SIPS)

Abstract:

Widespread behavior changes are essential to mitigate climate change, including adopting improved technologies and reducing energy-intensive activities. This study examines country and income differences in the perceived plasticity of climate-relevant behaviors and their connection to climate policy support through an online survey across Denmark, India, Nigeria, and the United States (n = 4,003). In each country, 50% of participants were from the top 10% income group, a demographic systemically under-represented in behavioral research. Our findings reveal substantial heterogeneity in the perceived plasticity of investment and curtailment behaviors, with higher plasticity observed in India and Nigeria. We also identify varying relationships between income and perceptions of behavioral plasticity across different behaviors and countries. Consistent with previous studies, we find positive correlations between perceived behavioral plasticity and support for domain-matched climate policies. These results underscore the intricate relationships between income, perceptions of behavioral plasticity, and support for climate policies.

Authors/Editors

- Uni.-Prof. Dr. Wencke Gwozdz

Citation Styles

Harvard Citation style: Nielsen, K., Dablander, F., Debnath, R., Emogor, C., Ghai, S., Gwozdz, W., et al. (2024) Perceived plasticity of climate-relevant behaviors and policy support among high- and lower-income individuals [Preprint]. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/x6473

APA Citation style: Nielsen, K., Dablander, F., Debnath, R., Emogor, C., Ghai, S., Gwozdz, W., Hahnel, U., Hofmann, W., & Bauer, J. (2024). Perceived plasticity of climate-relevant behaviors and policy support among high- and lower-income individuals. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/x6473