Jurnal Ecopsy
Vol 13, No 1 (2026): JURNAL ECOPSY

Fostering a Green Generation: Associations between Core Values and ProEnvironmental Behavioral Intentions among College Students

Shabrina, Arina (Unknown)
Almardiyah, Aulia Zakiyah (Unknown)
Dwirajasa, Taufan (Unknown)
Zahidah, Shafa Hasna (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Apr 2026

Abstract

Human activities exacerbate environmental degradation and climate change. Pro-environmental behavior can help mitigate these effects, and intention is a key predictor of such behavior. This study examined the associations between basic values and intentions to engage in pro-environmental behavior among university students. An online survey was conducted with 127 students using the Indonesian version of the Portrait Values Questionnaire (PVQ-40) and a pro-environmental behavior intention scale. Universalism and self-direction were weakly and positively correlated with pro-environmental intentions, whereas hedonism and power were weakly and negatively correlated. These findings indicate that basic values are related to pro-environmental intentions, although only selected values showed significant associations. In particular, values within self-transcendence and openness to change were associated with pro-environmental intentions. Interventions that seek to strengthen pro-environmental behavior should therefore foster concern for others, concern for nature, and openness to new ideas. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ecopsy

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

Ecopsy Journal is a scientific journal that focuses on the Science of Psychology, particularly with regard to issues of Environmental Psychology and other branches of Psychological sciences related environmental context (General Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Clinical ...