Psycho-social factors associated with climate distress, hope and behavioural intentions in young UK residents.

ABSTRACT: Although the UK has been relatively spared significant geophysical impacts of climate change, many people, youth in particular, are increasingly worried about climate change. The psychological distress associated with the (perceived) threat of climate change has been linked to poorer mental wellbeing but can also promote adaptive responses such as engagement in pro-environmental behaviour. In this mixed methods study, we delve deeper into the experience of 'climate distress' among UK residents aged 16-24 (N = 539). We conducted an online survey assessing general mental health, subjective wellbeing, and climate distress with existing scales. We also included novel questions assessing positive and negative life impacts of climate change, open-ended questions on aspirations and priorities for

SUBMITTER: Vercammen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10446227 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature