Current developments in environmental psychology: topics and researchers / Desarrollos actuales en psicología ambiental: temas e investigadores

Abstract

The aim of this special issue is to bring the work of early-career researchers in environmental psychology to the spotlight. These young researchers come from different countries and cultures, have their own theoretical approaches and employ different research methods to increase knowledge on the relationships between humans and their environments. The papers included in this special issue address key questions for environmental psychology, such as which important factors influence (pro-environmental) behaviour and under which conditions, how these key factors can be addressed in interventions aimed at increasing environmental quality and individual well-being, and under which conditions such interventions are effective or may even backfire. The selected papers represent a variety of (new) methods to address these questions. By presenting this work of earlycareer researchers, this special issue is expected to inspire and encourage future innovative and diverse contributions to the field of environmental psychology.

Advances in environmental psychology regarding the promotion of wellbeing and quality of life / Avances de la psicología ambiental ante la promoción del bienestar y la calidad de vida

“…Los trabajos recogidos en este número monográfico presentan interesantes estudios y resultados de investigación, tanto desde el análisis de variables que tradicionalmente son abordadas en la psicología ambiental, cómo desde propuestas novedosas e innovadoras a nivel metodológico. De acuerdo a van der Werff, Perlaviciute, y Muiños (2016), la psicología ambiental debe proporcionar las herramientas necesarias para tratar de poner solución a los problemas acontecidos en los distintos entornos que, sin lugar a dudas, afectan negativamente al bienestar y la calidad de vida de las personas. Este monográfico ofrece una visión amplia y variada sobre cómo se desarrolla actualmente el estudio de cuestiones medio ambientales, abordando distintas preguntas de investigación y distintos diseños que reflejan la evolución y crecimiento de la disciplina.…”

“…The articles included in the present special issue present interesting studies and research findings, from the analysis of variables traditionally tackled by environmental psychology to novel and innovative methodological proposals. According to van der Werff, Perlaviciute, and Muiños (2016), environmental psychology should provide the tools needed to offer a solution for problems that occur in different environments and which undoubtedly affect people’s wellbeing and quality of life negatively. The present special issue offers a broad and varied overview of how the study of environmental issues is currently developing, as well as tackling different research questions and different designs that reflect the evolution and growth of the discipline.…”