Impact of Personality Traits and Pro-Environmental Behaviours on Eco-Anxiety Among University Students

This study aimed to explore the impact of personality traits and pro-environmental behaviours on eco-anxiety among university students. A correlational research design was employed. A total of 100 participants took part in the study, comprising 66 undergraduate and 34 postgraduate students from the University of Cape Coast. The majority of the participants were between the ages of 25 and 40. The International Personality Item Pool (IPIP), the Hogg Eco-Anxiety Scale (HEAS), and the Pro-Environmental Behaviour Scale were employed. Findings revealed a statistically significant negative correlation between eco-anxiety and agreeableness (p=0.007), as well as between eco-anxiety and conscientiousness (p=0.014). With regard to pro-environmental behaviour, significant positive correlations were observed with openness (p < .001), agreeableness (p = .003), and conscientiousness (p