How Psychology can help us build bridges between sustainability and psychology

Page 1: Article Summaries Article One: Psy-SDGs: Building Bridges at University Between Psychology and Sustainability In this article, the authors focus on the need for incorporating human behavior and psychology principles in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They argue that behavioral change is crucial in realizing sustainability on a global scale, and universities play a significant role in fostering the necessary understanding and skills (Peinado-Palomino et al., 2020). The article also emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary study and the importance of integrating psychological and sustainability-driven courses within higher education institutions. It highlights how interdisciplinary education can enhance students’ abilities to understand and address complex sustainability challenges. Article Three: An Exploratory Study of a New Psychological Instrument for Evaluating Sustainability: The Sustainable Development Goals Psychological Inventory This study aims at developing and testing a new psychological instrument called the "Sustainable Development Goals Psychological Inventory" or SDG-PI, to assess people's perceptions, attitudes, and behavior towards the Sustainable Development Goals (Peinado-Palomino et al., 2019). The authors conducted an exploratory study to collect data from a diverse sample of participants and subsequently analyzed the SDG-PI's psychometric properties. The findings suggested adequate reliability and validity, reflecting the potential of SDG-PI as a useful tool for evaluating individuals' attitudes and behavior towards sustainability. The article highlights the importance of psychological instruments in assessing individuals' engagement with sustainability initiatives. Article Four: Health Psychology and the Sustainable Development Goals The article establishes the direct and indirect links between health psychology and the Sustainable Development Goals, suggesting how health psychologists can contribute to achieving these goals through their research, interventions, and policy work (Drake et al., 2020). The authors outline how health psychology can inform the understanding and management of various SDG-related issues, ranging from non-communicable diseases to mental health, environmental risks, and inequality. Additionally, they discuss the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and greater awareness of the SDGs within the field of health psychology. Page 2: Reference List Drake, K., Orji, R., & Hartley, K. (2020). Health psychology and the sustainable development goals. Applied Psychology: An International Review, 69(2), 262-290. doi: 10.1111/apps.12224 Peinado-Palomino, S., Grau, S., Ribes, G., & Belzunegui, A. (2020). Psy-SDGs: Building bridges at university between psychology and sustainability. Sustainability, 12(16), 6782. doi: 10.3390/su12166782 Peinado-Palomino, S., Ribes, G., & Dasi, C.M. (2019). An exploratory study of a new psychological instrument for evaluating sustainability: the Sustainable Development Goals Psychological Inventory. International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy, 19(2), 143-156. Retrieved from https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/560/56059643004.pdf