Psychological Features and Social-Psychological Mechanism of Participants in Group Events Induced by Environmental Damage

Abstract

The rapid economic growth in China has led to a decline in environmental quality. The environmental damage has undermined the interests of some people, causing a number of group events. Considering the key factors of environmental damage, this paper explores the psychological features of the participants in the group events induced by environmental damage, and probes deep into the social psychological mechanism of such events. On this basis, the authors put forward a solution to the group events caused by environmental damage. The results show that the participants are mainly attracted to the group events by the unfair distribution of environmental benefits; group psychology, confrontational psychology and negotiation psychology are clearly seen in group events induced by environmental damage; most participants have group psychology, because their interest claims are not satisfied. This paper clarifies the psychological features of participants in group events, shedding new light on how to control such events.

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