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Pro-Environmental Behavior in an Aging World: Evidence from 31 Countries
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Abstract
Population change and environmental degradation have become two of the most pressing issues for sustainable development in the contemporary world, while the effect of population aging on pro-environmental behavior remains controversial. In this paper, we examine the effects of individual and populat... view more
Population change and environmental degradation have become two of the most pressing issues for sustainable development in the contemporary world, while the effect of population aging on pro-environmental behavior remains controversial. In this paper, we examine the effects of individual and population aging on pro-environmental behavior through multilevel analyses of cross-national data from 31 countries. Hierarchical linear models with random intercepts are employed to analyze the data. The findings reveal a positive relationship between aging and pro-environmental behavior. At the individual level, older people are more likely to participate in environmental behavior (b = 0.052, p < 0.001), and at the national level, living in a country with a greater share of older persons encourages individuals to behave sustainably (b = 0.023, p < 0.01). We also found that the elderly are more environmentally active in an aging society. The findings imply that the longevity of human beings may offer opportunities for the improvement of the natural environment.... view less
Keywords
ISSP; environmental safety; environmental behavior; old age; aging; sustainable development; environmental consciousness; elderly
Classification
Ecology, Environment
Gerontology
Free Keywords
population aging; multilevel research; International Social Survey Programme: Environment III - ISSP 2010 (ZA5500)
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 1-13
Journal
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (2021) 4
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041748
ISSN
1660-4601
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed