The Role of Social Well-Being in Enhancing Environmental Behaviors of Citizens Over 18 Years Old in Isfahan

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1 Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Sociology, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran Email: yosofvand@pnu.ac.ir

3 3. Assistant Professor., Department of Sociology, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran

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Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social well-being and environmental behaviors among citizens over 18 years old in Isfahan. Employing a quantitative approach and survey method, data were collected from 400 participants using standardized questionnaires by Keyes (1998) and Schultz (2001). The target population comprised approximately of Isfahan aged over 18 in 2024, selected through a multi-stage cluster sampling method. Findings revealed that social well-being, encompassing social cohesion (0.59), social trust (0.71), social support (0.74), and sense of belonging (0.42), significantly influences environmental behaviors (responsible, collective, preventive, and sustainable). Structural equation modeling (SEM) indicated that 90% of the variance in environmental behavior is explained by these variables. The results align with theories of social capital, social trust, and place attachment, with social support emerging as the strongest predictor. The study suggests that enhancing social well-being through institutional transparency, local networks, and cultural campaigns can promote sustainable behaviors in cities facing environmental challenges like Isfahan. Limitations include reliance on quantitative data and the absence of qualitative factors.

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Journals of Environmental Education and Sustainable Development

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Available Online from 25 February 2026

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