Social class, control, and action: Socioeconomic status differences in antecedents of support for pro-environmental action.
Addressing social issues such as climate change requires significant support and engagement of citizens with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The present research examines whether individuals who vary in their socioeconomic status significantly differ in their psychological antecedents of support...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Experimental Social Psychology Vol. 77; pp. 60 - 76 |
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