Kantar, A.Yılmazcan, B.2026-03-262026-03-26202510.35208/ert.14992942-s2.0-105025367510https://doi.org/10.35208/ert.1499294https://search.trdizin.gov.tr/en/yayin/detay/1325397/from-self-care-to-earth-care-uncovering-the-role-of-self-compassion-in-the-link-between-environmental-identity-and-pro-environmental-behaviors-in-young-menhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14901/3694This study explores the role of self-compassion in promoting eco-friendly behaviors among young Turkish men, focusing on how it mediates the relationship between environmental identity and such behaviors. Involving 323 males aged 18 to 49 from Türkiye (M = 22.03, SD = 2.96), it employed self-report measures to assess environmental identity, self-compassion, and eco-friendly behaviors. The findings revealed positive correlations among these factors, highlighting that self-compassion significantly mediates the link between environmental identity and eco-friendly actions. This suggests that self-compassion might be critical in encouraging young males to engage in environmental conservation. The study underscores the potential of nurturing self-compassion as a strategy to promote eco-friendly behaviors in demographics traditionally less engaged in such practices. These findings can open avenues for environmental campaigns and education programs, focusing on psychological aspects to drive behavioral change. © This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessEnvironmental IdentityMenPro-Environmental BehaviorsSelf CompassionArticle