Applying Batson’s Model of Human Altruism to Environmental Concern

Poster Session VIII

Keyword: Climate Change

Abstract: We examined a mediational model that fully tested whether Batson's (2023) theory of human altruism predicted concern for the natural environment.  Consistent with Batson's model, taking the perspective of other humans predicted environmental concern via the mediators empathy for other humans, dispositional empathy for nature and connection to nature.

• Jim Allen (Presenting Author)
• Anna Arehart (Author)
• Alexandra Gaboury (Author)
• Anthony Carvalho (Author)
• Joseph Healy (Author)