ArticleFrontiers in psychology2026
Efficacy and resilience are associated with environmental action: an exploratory study of psychological capital components.
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Introduction: This two-part exploratory study examines whether Psychological Capital (PsyCap) can contribute to understanding individual differences in environmental actions. Methods: In the first phase, 55 students (ages 21-33) completed the 12-item Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ) and the 18-item Environmental Activities and Action Scale (EAA). One week later, the same participants joined focus groups to discuss how the four PsyCap components-Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism-might shape motivations for environmental action. Results: Quantitative analyses suggested that PsyCap factors explained a modest portion (approximately 26.5%) of the variance in environmental action, with Efficacy and Resilience showing the strongest unique contributions (8.6 and 8.0% of the variance, respectively). These relationships should be interpreted cautiously given the limited sample and the mixed pattern of effects across PsyCap components. The focus group discussions added nuance, indicating that Hope, Efficacy, and Resilience may function as potential motivational catalysts, whereas Optimism could in some cases reduce perceived urgency for environmental action. Discussion: Although preliminary, this pilot-study highlights possible pathways through which specific psychological resources may relate to environmental action. The findings underscore the need for larger, more rigorous studies to clarify the conditions under which PsyCap supports-or fails to support-environmentally responsible behavior.
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