Oltmann, Finn (2024) Group Identity and Perceived Discrimination as Psychological Determinants of Community-led Pro-environmental Action. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
In order to meet the increasing threat of anthropocentric climate change, both individualized and mitigation strategies are no longer viable actions on their own. Research must further explore ways to foster community-led adaptation action and to this effect explore psychological determinants of such action. This study hypothesized that group identification is one of such determinants and has a positive relationship with participation in community pro-environmental actions. Additionally, this paper examined the potential moderating role perceived discrimination might exhibit in this relationship. The study consisted of 97 participants who, through a questionnaire, were measured on a variety of variables as well as indicated their intention to participate in a chosen community-led pro-environmental initiative. The study has found no link between group identification and overall participation, nor a moderating effect of perceived discrimination. However, the findings indicate a positive link between group identification and participation specifically through the provision of resources. Further research into the potential relationship between identification and participation is recommended. Keywords: psychological determinants, group identification, pro-environmental community-led initiatives, perceived discrimination, mitigation strategies, climate change
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Walker Clarke, C.J. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Jul 2024 11:34 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jul 2024 11:34 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4201 |
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