About this Research Topic
The comprehensive report "The AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023" issued by the UN IPCC underscores the critical necessity for swift action to constrain global warming within 1.5℃. The report argues that a transformation in lifestyles, supported by governmental policies, initiatives by civil society organizations, and private sector involvement, is imperative. However, meaningful and sustained change is contingent upon the establishment of thoughtful policies and incentive mechanisms.
Amidst the burgeoning popularity of digital domains such as e-commerce, live broadcasting, and electronic gaming, emerging technologies like IoT, big data, cloud computing, blockchain, AI, 5G, and the metaverse are catalyzing the digitalization of lifestyles. This transition to a digital existence is emerging as a pivotal driver in the shift towards reduced carbon emissions and a more eco-friendly way of living.
Digital platforms are instrumental in this context, providing accessible avenues for the public to contribute to carbon reduction initiatives. Notable examples include Alibaba's "Ant Forest" and various grassroots carbon offset projects that have sprung up in recent years. These platforms convert daily eco-friendly actions into digital data – numbers, text, images, and videos – displaying them in virtual spaces. This digital transformation endows these actions with symbolic, gamified, social, and economic attributes. The onus is now on embedding these consumer-side emission reductions into a diverse array of life scenarios, necessitating further innovation and methodological refinement.
From a psychological perspective, this Research Topic is dedicated to unraveling the psychological mechanisms and behavioral patterns underpinning the green lifestyle transformation in the digital era. It welcomes contributions that delve into individual and collective psychologies, encompassing perspectives from individuals, enterprises, NGOs, and governments, as well as interdisciplinary viewpoints.
We are seeking original research articles (both quantitative and qualitative), meta-analyses, and review articles that explore the intersection of psychology, technology, and environmental sustainability. The themes and topics may include, but are not limited to:
1. The Role of Digital Technology in Shaping Psychological Mechanisms for Green Lifestyles
2. Digital Platforms as Behavioral Change Agents for Carbon Emission Reduction
3. Psychological Underpinnings of Spillover Effects in Pro-Environmental Behaviors
4. Self-Quantification and Its Impact on Eco-Friendly Consumer Behavior
5. The Psychological Drives of the Sharing Economy
6. Understanding Cooperative Consumption Through Behavioral Patterns
7. The Use of Gamification to Foster Environmentally Responsible Behaviors
8. Incentive Mechanisms for Carbon Inclusion: A Psychological Perspective
9. Applying Behavioral Nudges to Encourage Pro-Environmental Actions
10. The Antecedents and Consequences of Green Social Media Engagement
Amidst the burgeoning popularity of digital domains such as e-commerce, live broadcasting, and electronic gaming, emerging technologies like IoT, big data, cloud computing, blockchain, AI, 5G, and the metaverse are catalyzing the digitalization of lifestyles. This transition to a digital existence is emerging as a pivotal driver in the shift towards reduced carbon emissions and a more eco-friendly way of living.
Digital platforms are instrumental in this context, providing accessible avenues for the public to contribute to carbon reduction initiatives. Notable examples include Alibaba's "Ant Forest" and various grassroots carbon offset projects that have sprung up in recent years. These platforms convert daily eco-friendly actions into digital data – numbers, text, images, and videos – displaying them in virtual spaces. This digital transformation endows these actions with symbolic, gamified, social, and economic attributes. The onus is now on embedding these consumer-side emission reductions into a diverse array of life scenarios, necessitating further innovation and methodological refinement.
From a psychological perspective, this Research Topic is dedicated to unraveling the psychological mechanisms and behavioral patterns underpinning the green lifestyle transformation in the digital era. It welcomes contributions that delve into individual and collective psychologies, encompassing perspectives from individuals, enterprises, NGOs, and governments, as well as interdisciplinary viewpoints.
We are seeking original research articles (both quantitative and qualitative), meta-analyses, and review articles that explore the intersection of psychology, technology, and environmental sustainability. The themes and topics may include, but are not limited to:
1. The Role of Digital Technology in Shaping Psychological Mechanisms for Green Lifestyles
2. Digital Platforms as Behavioral Change Agents for Carbon Emission Reduction
3. Psychological Underpinnings of Spillover Effects in Pro-Environmental Behaviors
4. Self-Quantification and Its Impact on Eco-Friendly Consumer Behavior
5. The Psychological Drives of the Sharing Economy
6. Understanding Cooperative Consumption Through Behavioral Patterns
7. The Use of Gamification to Foster Environmentally Responsible Behaviors
8. Incentive Mechanisms for Carbon Inclusion: A Psychological Perspective
9. Applying Behavioral Nudges to Encourage Pro-Environmental Actions
10. The Antecedents and Consequences of Green Social Media Engagement
Keywords: Climate Change; Green Lifestyle; Digital platform; Environmental sustainability; Pro-Environmental Behaviors
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