ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR

Scope & Guideline

Innovating Research at the Intersection of Ecology and Psychology

Introduction

Explore the comprehensive scope of ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR through our detailed guidelines, including its aims and scope. Stay updated with trending and emerging topics, and delve into declining areas to understand shifts in academic interest. Our guidelines also showcase highly cited topics, featuring influential research making a significant impact. Additionally, discover the latest published papers and those with high citation counts, offering a snapshot of current scholarly conversations. Use these guidelines to explore ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR in depth and align your research initiatives with current academic trends.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0013-9165
PublisherSAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1969 to 2024
AbbreviationENVIRON BEHAV / Environ. Behav.
Frequency10 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
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Address2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Environment and Behavior' focuses on the intricate relationship between environmental factors and human behavior, employing a variety of interdisciplinary methodologies to explore this dynamic. It aims to provide insights into how physical and social environments influence behaviors, attitudes, and health outcomes, contributing to the fields of environmental psychology, public health, and urban planning.
  1. Environmental Psychology:
    Research examining how physical environments, including urban spaces and natural settings, affect human behavior, cognition, and emotional responses.
  2. Behavioral Interventions:
    Studies focusing on interventions designed to modify behaviors related to environmental sustainability, health, and well-being, often using nudges or other behavioral science techniques.
  3. Cross-Cultural Understanding:
    Exploration of how cultural contexts shape environmental attitudes and behaviors, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive approaches in environmental management.
  4. Health and Environment Nexus:
    Investigating the connections between environmental conditions and health outcomes, including mental health, stress responses, and overall well-being.
  5. Sustainable Practices and Policies:
    Research on the effectiveness of various policies and practices aimed at promoting sustainable behaviors in diverse populations and settings.
The journal has shown a strong inclination towards emerging themes that reflect current societal challenges and advancements in environmental behavior research. These trends indicate a robust engagement with contemporary issues, particularly those that intersect with public health and social equity.
  1. Climate Change and Public Perception:
    An increasing number of studies address how climate change impacts public behavior and attitudes, emphasizing the role of communication and societal responses to climate threats.
  2. Nature-Based Solutions:
    Research highlighting the benefits of nature exposure for mental health and well-being is gaining traction, linking ecological health with human health outcomes.
  3. Technology and Behavioral Change:
    Emerging themes explore how digital tools and social media influence pro-environmental behaviors and community engagement, reflecting the integration of technology in environmental psychology.
  4. Interdisciplinary Approaches:
    There is a growing trend towards interdisciplinary research that combines insights from psychology, sociology, urban planning, and environmental science to address complex issues.
  5. Social Equity and Environmental Justice:
    A notable increase in studies focusing on the intersection of social equity, environmental justice, and public health, reflecting a broader awareness of systemic inequalities in environmental policies.

Declining or Waning

As the journal evolves, certain themes seem to be losing their prominence in recent publications. This decline may reflect shifting research priorities or changes in societal concerns that influence the focus of environmental and behavioral studies.
  1. Traditional Environmental Attitudes:
    Research focused solely on measuring static environmental attitudes without considering dynamic interactions with behavior and context appears to be waning.
  2. Overemphasis on Individual Responsibility:
    There is a noticeable decline in studies that place the burden of environmental change solely on individual behaviors, suggesting a shift towards examining systemic and structural factors.
  3. Solely Quantitative Approaches:
    The trend towards exclusively quantitative methodologies is diminishing as the field increasingly recognizes the value of qualitative insights and mixed-methods approaches.
  4. Focus on Urban Environments Only:
    While urban settings have been a significant focus, there is a growing recognition of the importance of rural and wilderness areas, reducing the previous urban-centric perspective.
  5. Limited Scope of Environmental Issues:
    Research that narrowly focuses on specific environmental issues without considering broader ecological and social contexts is becoming less prevalent.

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