Summit
2025 APS Global Psychological Science Summit · 2025
Green with Empathy – Empathy Moderates the Motivational Pathway to Environmental Behaviours
- Ariane Gauthier
Université de Montréal - Ariane Gauthier
University of Ottawa - Shanna With
University of Ottawa - Véronique Villeneuve
University of Ottawa - Audrey-Ann Deneault
Université de Montréal - Jean-François Bureau
University of Ottawa
Abstract
Environmental motivation and empathy are two known determinants of pro-environmental attitudes and behaviours (PEB). However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Multigroup path analysis revealed that motivation’s effect on PEB varied by empathy level, while its effect on attitudes remained stable. Findings offer insight to improve environmental interventions.
Climate Change
