Ecological literature can shift environmental identities and attitudes
Ecological literature, which encompasses a wide array of literary works that focus on ecological issues, began growing in popularity in the 1980s. Research shows that reading ecological literature can influence how people perceive and value the environment, increase their concern and care for the natural world, inspire pro-environmental behaviors, and encourage the pursuit of environmental careers. This study explored how reading ecological literature can shift one's environmental identity, or one's perception of their place in nature.