Abstract
The aim of this study was to explore the role of self-compassion and wellbeing in relation to global warming as a core environmental issue. A total of 490 emerging adults, (221 male and 269 female) aged from 18-22 (M=19.06, Sd=1.36), took part in an online survey measuring attitudes, beliefs, and intentions regarding global warming, self-compassion and wellbeing. Results showed those with more positive beliefs, attitudes and intentions towards the environment scored higher on self-compassion and wellbeing. It is suggested that self-compassion and wellbeing are linked to positive attitudes, beliefs and intentions towards the environment in a relationship of reciprocal causality. In conclusion this research suggests that this relationship could be exploited as part of changing environmental behaviour
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 1 |
| Pages (from-to) | 87-92 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry |
| Early online date | 6 Mar 2024 |
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| Publication status | Published online - 6 Mar 2024 |
Keywords
- self-compassion
- wellbeing
- global warming
- attitudes
- beliefs
- intentions