Adapting Human Lifestyles for the 21st Century

A number of ecological problems (e.g., global warming, ozone depletion, deforestation, acid rain) have been identified, which threaten to reduce the quality of human life in the 21st century. These problems are human produced, resulting primarily from overpopulation and overconsumption. Alterations...

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Published in:The American psychologist 2000-05, Vol.55 (5), p.509-515
Main Author: Howard, George S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Behavior Change
Behavior modification
Beliefs
Conservation (Ecological Behavior)
Cultural change
Denial (Psychology)
Ecological Psychology
Ecology
Environmental Attitudes
Environmental degradation
Environmental impact
Environmental Pollution - prevention & control
Forecasting
Human behaviour
Humans
Life Style
Life styles
Lifestyles
Psychologists
Psychology
Psychology - trends
Quality of life
Sustainable development
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Summary:A number of ecological problems (e.g., global warming, ozone depletion, deforestation, acid rain) have been identified, which threaten to reduce the quality of human life in the 21st century. These problems are human produced, resulting primarily from overpopulation and overconsumption. Alterations in people's awareness, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors may stimulate changes in their political and economic systems, which in turn might foster the kind of lifestyle changes that could mitigate these ecological problems. Psychologists can play a role in helping individuals and systems advance toward the goal of becoming a sustainable society: one that satisfies its current needs without jeopardizing the prospects of future generations.
ISSN:0003-066X
1935-990X
DOI:10.1037/0003-066X.55.5.509