The Role of Institutional Trust in Shaping Environmental Attitudes in Iran: Policy Recommendations

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Assistant Professor of Political Economy, Faculty of Economics, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran

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This paper examines the impact of trust in environmental institutions on moderating the relationship between income and environmental attitudes. Using data from the seventh wave of the World Values Survey and a logistic regression model, the results indicate that trust in these institutions has a positive effect on environmental attitudes. Furthermore, at higher levels of trust, support for environmental protection policies increases regardless of income level, whereas in low-trust conditions, even individuals with higher incomes do not exhibit stronger environmental attitudes. These findings highlight the importance of transparent and effective governance in strengthening public commitment to sustainability and underscore the crucial role of institutional trust in shaping these attitudes, particularly in societies with weak institutional structures.

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Iranian Journal of Public Policy
Volume 11, Issue 1
March 2025
Pages 73-83

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