Pro-environmental behavior and subjective well-being: Culture has a role to play

B-Tier
Journal: Ecological Economics
Year: 2024
Volume: 217
Issue: C

Authors (3)

Mavisakalyan, Astghik (Curtin University) Sharma, Swati (not in RePEc) Weber, Clas (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper explores the relationship between pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs) and subjective well-being (SBW) through the lens of cultural values. Using data from a global sample of individuals from the World Value Surveys, we show that there is a strong positive link between PEBs and SWB. Importantly, we highlight the role that culture plays in this relationship. We show that the positive link between PEBs and SBW is less pronounced for people with a more individualistic value system. We argue and demonstrate empirically that individualists display higher levels of PEB, and this translates into lower marginal SWB from PEB due to diminishing marginal utility.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolec:v:217:y:2024:i:c:s0921800923003440
Journal Field
Environment
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25