Peer cultures as untapped resources for climate action.

Authors

Dominik Deffner, Ira Elisa Herwig, Vanessa Knobl, Lydia Paulin Schidelko, Jutta Mata

Published in

The Behavioral and brain sciences. Volume 49. Pages e231. Jul 06, 2026. Epub Jul 06, 2026.

Abstract

Children's peer cultures hold the potential to drive cultural evolution, depending on demography and social transmission pathways. Understanding their interactions can inform cultural-evolutionary theory and promote adaptable cultural institutions. Here, we outline the next steps for theoretical models, clarifying the importance of peer cultures, and introduce sustainable behavior as a compelling test case for children- and youth-driven cultural change.

PMID:
42402456
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 06 Jul 2026.

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