Aproximaciones al estudio de la conducta sustentable

Sustainable behavior is the topic of a number of studies in environmental psychology, yet no definitions of that term are detected in the pertinent literature. This paper describes sustainable behavior research, distinguishing three moments in its history. The terms sustainability, pro-environmental behavior and sustainable behavior are defined, pointing out at their similitudes and particularities. Five psychological dimensions of sustainability are proposed: Effectiveness, deliberation, anticipation, solidarity and austerity, which are illustrated with a study regarding water conservation practices. Key-words: Sustainable behavior, psychological dimensions, water conservation.