International Journal of Social and Education (INJOSEDU)
Vol. 2 No. 7 (2025)

EXPLORING THE EMOTIONAL LANDSCAPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION: THE ROLE OF HOPE IN PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOR

Julian Amriwijaya (Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)
Vidya Anindita (Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
09 Aug 2025

Abstract

This study aims to explore the role of positive emotions, particularly hope, in fostering pro-environmental behavior amidst the increasingly alarming global ecological crisis. While many previous studies have highlighted the impact of negative emotions such as eco-anxiety on individual actions, constructive emotional aspects such as hope have received insufficient academic attention. Through a literature review of interdisciplinary studies from environmental psychology, behavioral science, and climate change communication, this study analyzes how hope can serve as a catalyst for sustainable environmental engagement. The findings suggest that hope is not simply a passive emotion but a psychological force that can shape perceptions, motivate action, and strengthen long-term commitment to sustainability. Furthermore, factors such as self-efficacy, social support, and positive narratives from the media or community leaders contribute to the formation of productive hope. This study emphasizes the importance of a balanced emotional approach in environmental education and communication strategies to create a psychological space that empowers individuals to act.

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INJOSEDU

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International Journal of Social and Education (INJOSEDU) is a journal that deals with social, cultural, economic, political and educational issues. Education covers all kinds of fields of education, in the sphere of family, school, and even higher education. The field of education is not confined to ...