Pro-environmental behaviours: Types, theories, and major research gaps

Abstract

This chapter comprehensively introduces pro-environmental behaviours (PEBs), outlining their various forms and the prevailing academic discourse surrounding them. Utilising the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) methodology, this review meticulously analyses existing literature to identify and discuss the different typologies of PEBs that have been recognised in scholarly research. It also delves into the major theoretical frameworks that have shaped the understanding of these behaviours, highlighting significant gaps in the current research landscape. Additionally, this chapter provides a rationale for the book's focus, emphasising the importance of exploring the barriers that hinder the adoption of PEBs. This analysis not only synthesises past findings but also sets the stage for addressing the critical challenges that impede sustainable practices.

Document Type

Book Chapter

Date of Publication

10-20-2025

Publication Title

Thwarting Green Growth: Perspectives on Barriers to Pro-environmental Behaviors

Publisher

Emerald

School

School of Business and Law

RAS ID

84389

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Sondhi, H., Esfandiar, K., & Midhun, V. (2025). Pro-environmental behaviours: Types, theories, and major research gaps. In Thwarting green growth: Perspectives on barriers to pro-environmental behaviors. Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83708-844-720251001

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10.1108/978-1-83708-844-720251001