APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
No Moderated Effects, but Altruistic Motivations Mediate the Relation between Environmental Threat and Environmental Concern
- Jim Allen
The State University of New York, Geneseo - Anthony Carvalho
State University of New York at Geneseo - Sarah Brunskill
State University of New York at Geneseo - Riley Griffin
State University of New York at Geneseo - Carly Chupick
State University of New York at Geneseo - Alexandra Gaboury
The State University of New York, Geneseo - Ethan Moore
State University of New York at Geneseo - Emily Lopez
State University of New York at Geneseo
Abstract
We used Batson et al's (2015) model of human altruism to predict environmental concern. Results partially confirmed predictions: perceptions that the natural environment is threatened predicted environmental concern via the mediators empathy for the environment and altruistic motivation. Contrary to predictions, valuing the environment did not moderate this relation.
