pollution, including addressing the determinants of behaviours, such as goals, values, perceived control and social norms. Fear appeals have been widely discussed as a behaviour change tool, for example in health … Because plasticpollution is a societal problem that is deeply connected to established lifestyles and societal systems, we need to understand societal perceptions of the causes and impacts of oceanplasticpollution, and …
Abstract
Plastic pollution is caused exclusively by humans. It poses growing global threats to both the ocean and society, and requires urgent action. Using psychological principles can motivate and implement change by connecting symptoms and sources.