Conscious perception of environmental threats: the role of environmental psychology in the formation of environmental consciousness

Abstract

The article examines the role of environmental psychology in the formation of the environmental consciousness and conscious perception of environmental threats by humans. It examines how psychological factors influence people's perception and understanding of environmental issues, including barriers that prevent effective interaction with the environmental information. This article will help reveal the importance of environmental psychology in the formation of environmental consciousness and understanding of environmental threats. It will contribute to the understanding of how psychological factors affect the perception and interaction with the environmental information, and will provide practical recommendations for increasing environmental consciousness in the society. The purpose of the article is to emphasize the importance of targeted scientific and practical efforts in using the knowledge of environmental psychology to improve the conscious perception of environmental threats and stimulate sustainable environmental behavior. The scientific novelty of the article consists in the combination of a theoretical overview of the main concepts of environmental psychology with an experimental research to study the level of conscious perception of environmental threats among respondents. In addition, the article focuses on understanding the interconnection between the concepts of environmental psychology and their role in the formation of environmental consciousness. The obtained results of the study reveal the level of understanding of the respondents of the basic concepts of environmental psychology, which can be of practical importance for the development of programs and interventions aimed at increasing the level of environmental consciousness and changing behavior. Such a comprehensive approach to the study and understanding of environmental psychology contributes to the expansion of knowledge in the field of environmental psychology and the identification of ways to improve human interaction with the environment. The article examines the role of environmental psychology in the formation of environmental consciousness and conscious perception of environmental threats. Using the testing method, the level of understanding of the main concepts of environmental psychology among the participants was determined. The results showed a low level of understanding of some concepts, which indicates the need for increased consciousness and education about environmental issues. This article contributes to the field of environmental psychology by combining a theoretical overview with an experimental study that is important for the further development of programs and interventions aimed at increasing the level of conscious perception of environmental threats and the formation of environmental consciousness.