Positive Psychology & Sustainable Behavior: The Effect of Perceived Social Support on Individuals’ Pro-Environmental Behavior

Xiaotong Jin, Yong Zhu, Xiao Yang and Han Zhang

SAGE Open, 2025, vol. 15, issue 3, 21582440251362283

Abstract: Both positive psychology and pro-environmental behavior are highly associated with individuals’ well-being. While previous studies have investigated the drivers of sustainable behavior, very few pieces have examined the influence of perceived social support on pro-environmental behavior. Drawing on social exchange theory, the study aims to explore the relationship between perceived social support and pro-environmental behavior. The current study recruited 605 participants, and empirically examined the relationship between perceived social support and individuals’ pro-environmental behavior, and underlying mechanism utilizing hierarchical regression and bootstrapping method. The regression coefficient of perceived social support and pro-environmental behavior is 0.511 (SE = 0.034, p  

Keywords: perceived social support; pro-environmental behavior; empathy; gratitude; positive psychology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1177/21582440251362283

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