Dr. Jessie Stern
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Dr. Jessie Stern
@jessastern.bsky.social
Developmental psychologist, researcher, 🌎-lover | Assistant Professor, Pomona College | Author of BEYOND DIFFICULT with Rachel Samson
Finally, we find that parents' education level — but *not* political orientation — and the amount of time kids spent outdoors predict children's harsher judgments of environmental harm.♻️
Many thanks to co-authors @drmeltemyucel.bsky.social Tobias Grossmann & Amrisha Vaish
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August 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Both U.S. children & adults view pro-environmental behavior as positive and environmental harm as negative — even if sanctioned by authority.
But children & adults also show stronger moral judgments about harming humans than harming plants, animals, or ecosystems.🌳
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August 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM