THE COMPLEX INTERPLAY BETWEEN EMOTIONAL, RELATIONAL, COGNITIVE AND MORAL FACTORS IN PRO ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIORS

Numerous studies have shown the current environmental crisis can be mitigated by a sustainable use of resources. International literature shows that studies have focused on 3 clusters of factors that can predict pro-environmental behaviors (PEB): 1) habitual behaviors, 2) motivational factors (cost/bene$t assessment; emotional factors; moral concerns), 3) contextual factors. While some studies have focused on costs/bene- $ts and/or psychosocial variables, further studies have highlighted the important role of emotional factors. Despite this, most studies have investigated these factors separately. "e present study aimed to assess the complex interplay between emotional, relational, cognitive and moral factors and PEB. N=500 individuals $lled out self-report questionnaires assessing their relationship with the environment (e.g, PEB, nature relatedness, place a!achment), emotional factors (e.g, empathy, emotional regulation, compassion), cognitive factors (e.g., self-control, empathic and social self-eÊcy, cognitive &exibility), and moral a!entiveness. Results evidenced empathy and emotional regulation to be major predictors of PEB. "ese $ndings o#er important considerations for the development of intervention programs that could foster pro-environment behaviors.