Document Type : Research Paper
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1. PhD. D. Student in Land Use Planning, Department of Geography, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
10.30473/ee.2026.73831.2822
Abstract
According to many environmental experts, the scale of ecological problems is a global challenge because the way humans have chosen to inhabit and utilize their habitat is the result of irresponsible human actions, leading to a critical situation in some areas. Therefore, this study aims to clarify the impact of responsible behaviors in Iranian society in dealing with Environment through a systematic review of theoretical literature. In this study, the data collection system follows a documentary approach, and textual data related to environmentally responsible behaviors are analyzed systematically using Rodgers' evolutionary approach. This analysis considers antecedents, characteristics, consequences, conceptual references, and related concepts. The results indicate that four antecedents-individual and social, cognitive, managerial and governance, and natural-serve as preconditions for the manifestation of two key characteristics: functional and structural. Moreover, in addition to positive consequences, there are also negative consequences with the possibility of discrepancies in outcomes. Furthermore, conceptual references have helped to clarify characteristics and related concepts by enhancing the understanding of similarities, differences, and concept descriptions. Among these, environmental attitudes, awareness, and knowledge are essential prerequisites for changing responsible behaviors, leading to an increased sense of responsibility toward the environment. Accepting responsibility fosters environmental ethics, and the development of ethics plays a crucial role in addressing environmental crises.
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