RT Journal Article T1 The moderating effect of collective efficacy on the relationship between environmental values and ecological behaviors A1 Cuadrado, E. A1 Macias-Zambrano, L. H. A1 Carpio, A. J. A1 Tabernero, C. K1 Recycling K1 Energy saving K1 Preservation value K1 Utilization value K1 Appreciation of nature value K1 Collective efficacy AB Sustainability implies improvements in responsible behaviors such as recycling and energy saving. Yet, ecological behaviors cannot be improved only by attending to personal variables; focus must also be put on the collective variables. The main aim of this research was to analyze how individual variables (environmental values) and collective variables (collective efficacy for ecological behavior) interact to explain recycling (Study 1; 502 students of Spanish universities) and energy-saving behaviors (Study 2; 544 students of Ecuadorian universities). Participants completed an online questionnaire that reflected all the studied variables. Ecological behaviors were collected through frequency scales. The results of the moderated analyses performed with Process for SPSS confirmed the moderating effect of collective efficacy in the relationship that both preservation and appreciation established with recycling and energy-saving behavior alike. This moderating effect was also confirmed in the relationship that utilization developed with recycling, but not with energy saving. Thus, collective efficacy directly influences pro-environmental behavior, but also interacts with the personal values of individuals. Consequently, the results indicate the need to encourage collective efficacy for ecological behaviors of individuals, groups, collectives, and communities. PB Springer SN 1387-585X YR 2021 FD 2021-06-21 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/18640 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/18640 LA en NO Cuadrado E, Macias-Zambrano LH, Carpio AJ, Tabernero C. The moderating effect of collective efficacy on the relationship between environmental values and ecological behaviors. Environment Development And Sustainability [Internet]. 4 de julio de 2021;24(3):4175-202 DS RISalud RD Apr 7, 2025