Climate change has become one of the most pressing global problems facing the Earth's inhabitants. As the Earth's inhabitants begin to brace themselves for the menacing reality of climate change, examination of the potential consequences has moved beyond the environmental community to other areas ...
The mental health impacts of climate change are increasingly documented; however, less research has investigated the relationship between climate change-related psychological distress and engagement with the issue. The results from two national probabili
Climate justice is increasingly prominent in climate change communication and advocacy but little is known about public understanding of the concept or how widely it resonates with different groups. In our global survey of 5,627 adults in 11 countries spanning the global north and south, most part...
Raging wildfires, droughts, floods and record-breaking heat brought on by climate change are taking a toll on kids' already fragile mental health.
23 Children facing a future severely damaged by climate change will need support.24 The psychological stress of climate change is also grounded in relational factors; studies among children have shown that they often experience an additional layer of confusion, betrayal, and abandonment because of ...
When it comes to the effects of climate change, we usually think of melting icebergs (冰山) and rising sea levels. But few would imagine it could actually impact our mental health as well.A recent study by the American Psychological Association found just that. It was discovered that ...
Climate change poses a particular threat to children and youth, starting before birth and potentially influencing the normal development of physiological systems and emotional skills in ways that are sometimes irreversible (无法逆转的), according to a report released by the American Psychological Associati...
The interaction term between climate-related distress and psychological inflexibility was significant (b = −0.07, SE = 0.03, p < 0.05), indicating that psychological inflexibility is a moderator of the association between concern about climate change and climate-related distress. This model explained...
Policies aimed at mitigating climate change, adapting to it and minimizing its impacts must take into account human behaviours and motivations. Psychology can therefore inform efforts to address climate change, but further research is required. Human beh
Many higher education institutions around the world are engaged in efforts to tackle climate change. This takes place by not only reducing their own carbon footprint but also by educating future leaders and contributing valuable research and expertise to