Pro-Environmental Behaviors of Generation Z in the Context of the Concept of Homo Socio-Oeconomicus

The research reported here aims to investigate the pro-environmental behavior of respondents in context concept homo socio-oeconomicus. main question addressed this paper considers Generation Z representatives, due fact that age group is believed display different patterns. In order identify differences behaviors Z, results obtained from have been confronted with declarations an older (aged 25 65). It worth noting on households Poland conducted so far, has not taken into consideration as a separate demographic, study make contribution existing gap. data surveyed population were through standardized questionnaire. survey was carried out using internet surveying technique—computer-assisted web interview (CAWI). This uses descriptive, tabular and graphic methods analyze present collected materials. basic measures descriptive statistics used analysis dataset, i.e., mean, median, mode, Pearson chi-square test Mann–Whitney U test. shown representatives are less engaged than people group. Their actions mainly included turning off lights when leaving room choosing public transportation means transport. For whole sample, most highly rated those imposed by legal regulations whose implementation brings financial benefits form lower maintenance costs. motivating demotivating factors determining predominantly economic nature.