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、潜在的关键因素，即对未来社会的信念，这有助于建设澳大利亚有效解决重要社会问题的能力，这些问题依赖于广泛的支持和行动，如气候变化。这项研究为就这些问题进行更知情的公开辩论提供了基础，并提高了政策制定者和宣传运动的效力。从科学上讲，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.