The Effect of Social Recognition on Support for Climate Change Mitigation Measures

Social recognition is introduced as an explanatory factor for support for climate change mitigation measures to complement already existing research. Drawing on social identity theory, it is established that respect emanating from being part of a generation and social class increases support for cli...

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Published in:Sustainability 2023-12, Vol.15 (23), p.16486
Main Authors: Jütersonke, Stephanie, Groß, Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Attitudes
Climate change
Climate policy
Collective action
Consumption
Cooperation
Environmental policy
Generations
Global temperature changes
Global warming
Hypotheses
Political systems
Social aspects
Social classes
Surveys
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Summary:Social recognition is introduced as an explanatory factor for support for climate change mitigation measures to complement already existing research. Drawing on social identity theory, it is established that respect emanating from being part of a generation and social class increases support for climate policies through positive influence on self-assessed financial situation, trust in political institutions, generalized trust, and solidarity. Considering the costs and benefits of climate policies, it is assumed that the importance of respect varies between generations and social classes. Analyses are based on data which were collected via online survey (n = 3046) in September and October 2022 that are representative of the German resident population. Results from linear regressions and structural equation modeling corroborate that the influence of social recognition varies between generations and that it operates through the suggested mechanisms. The most important of these mechanisms is the strengthening of solidarity and trust in political institutions by social recognition.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su152316486