Religiosity Diminishes Conservative Opposition to Eco-Friendly Buying
Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 14:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Some people have perceived that the combination of religion and political conservatism exacerbates environmental concerns in the United States. But researchers from Rice University and Baruch College have found evidence that religious identification and belief in a god dampen the otherwise strong negative effect that political conservatism typically has on whether people make purchasing decisions with concern for the environment in mind.