Collective futures: The effects of beliefs about future states of society on the support for and enactment of social change

这项研究解决了支持社会变革的一个新的和潜在的关键因素，即对未来社会的信念，这有助于建立澳大利亚有效解决依赖于广泛支持和行动的重要社会问题的能力，如气候变化。这项研究为就这些问题进行更知情的公众辩论提供了基础，并提高了决策者和宣传运动的有效性。在科学上，它提高了澳大利亚作为社会变革研究领导者的声誉。

This research addresses a novel and potentially critical factor in support for social change, beliefs about society in the future, that helps build Australia's capacity to effectively address important social issues that depend on widespread support and action, such as climate change. The research provides a basis for a more informed public debate about these issues, and enhances the effectiveness of policy-makers and information campaigns. Scientifically, it enhances Australia's reputation as a leader in social change research.