Measuring Eco-Anxiety with the Polish Version of the 13-Item Hogg Eco-Anxiety Scale (HEAS-13): Latent Structure, Correlates, and Psychometric Performance DOI Open Access
Paweł Larionow,

Julia Mackiewicz,

Karolina Mudło‐Głagolska

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Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(22), P. 2255 - 2255

Published: Nov. 12, 2024

Background/Objectives: The Hogg Eco-Anxiety Scale (HEAS-13) is a thirteen-item measure of eco-anxiety, with four dimensions: (1) affective symptoms, (2) rumination, (3) behavioural and (4) anxiety about personal impact. Being recently developed questionnaire, data on its psychometrics are limited. aim this study was to introduce Polish version the HEAS-13 examine psychometric properties. Methods: Our sample consisted 634 Polish-speaking adults, ages ranging from 18 67 years. We assessed HEAS-13’s factor structure, internal consistency, test–retest reliabilities, concurrent validity via relationships climate-related variables, psychopathology well-being. put emphasis examining discriminant against general psychological distress. Results: As expected, demonstrated strong factorial an intended four-factor structure. consistency reliabilities scale were good moderate, respectively. Higher levels eco-anxiety associated higher environmental concerns, experience climate change (i.e., one’s perception being affected by change), pro-environmental engagement, worry, anxiety, depressive as well lower empirically supported HEAS-13, demonstrating that separable also noted females, younger people, those educational experienced eco-anxiety. To facilitate use measure, we propose potential screening cut-off value for which can indicate meaningfully elevated Conclusions: Overall, has properties, usefully enabling examination anxiety. findings highlight in cross-cultural research healthcare practice.

Language: Английский

Video‐Based Climate Change Program Boosts Eco‐Cognizance, Emotional Response and Self‐Efficacy in Rural Nursing Students: Randomised Controlled Trial DOI Open Access
Rasha Salah Eweida, Maeve O’Connell, Mohamed Ali Zoromba

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Journal of Advanced Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 9, 2025

The Munich Security Conference 2024 highlighted the complex connections between climate change and global security risks. Engaging students in fighting is a stepping stone to achieving Sustainable Development Goals. To investigate effect of video-based program on revitalising eco-cognizance, emotional response, self-efficacy among nursing rural communities. A randomised controlled trial research design was adopted. total 140 completed survey related Climate Change Perceptions, Anxiety Scale, Environmental Self-Efficacy Scale. study group engaged program, while comparison received flyers across globe. intervention significantly improved perception environmental compared control group, with large sizes. On other hand, lower levels cognitive impairment due anxiety were recorded group. Our students' literacy, pro-environmental attitudes, self-efficacy, anxiety. Future may target variety university majors use RCTs nested mixed-method capture student experience before after RCT. This demonstrated that comprehensive educational undergraduate reducing findings this offer valuable insights for enhancing nurses' ability translate their scientific understanding into informed decision-making regarding issues like change. Drastic natural disasters, including extreme temperatures, flooding, wildfires snow sandstorms, affect populations, students. Early screening management recommended as buffer against upcoming mental health issues. Student counselling services are urged consider parameter affects psychological and, consequently, academic life progress. (VBCCP) beneficial equipping literacy. revitalization participant's overall eco-emotional behaviour cognizance signalled potential VBCCP simulation teaching tool might be integrated curriculums. Additionally, cost-effective strategy complies International Nursing Association Clinical Simulation Learning (INACSL) requirements. can delivered conventional classroom environment or through digital platform without incurring additional costs alignment definition provided by Agency Healthcare Research Quality. No public patient contributions. RCT registration: NCT06223412, 23rd January 2024.

Language: Английский

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Media exposure to climate change information and pro-environmental behavior: the role of climate change risk judgment DOI Creative Commons
Ivana Vrselja, Mario Pandžić, Martina Lotar Rihtarić

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BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: May 11, 2024

The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between exposure climate change information in traditional and modern media, cognitive emotional aspects risk judgment, pro-environmental behavior (PEB). A cross-sectional online conducted on a quota sample 1,075 participants (51.9% women) aged 18-79 years. Participants self-reported their change-related (e.g. television) media social networks), assessment risk, level worry about change, frequency PEB. Structural equation modeling showed good fit for parallel mediation model, involving judgment as mediators Exposure had indirect effect PEB through heightened worry, but not judgment. In contrast, no Since link has been shown be mediated by it is important enhance coverage Croatia, taking care offer solutions reduce possible negative impact people's well-being.

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Eco-anxiety and climate-anxiety linked to indirect exposure: A scoping review of empirical research DOI Creative Commons

J.A. Jarrett,

Stephanie Gauthier, Denise Baden

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Journal of Environmental Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 96, P. 102326 - 102326

Published: May 17, 2024

Psychological responses to knowledge about the risks of climate change and other global environmental problems (referred as anxiety or eco-anxiety) are distinct from psychological impacts direct exposure increased physical vulnerability phenomena. Previous scoping reviews have either focused on both indirect together a particular target population. We conducted review literature identify body published studies in this area, which methodologies informing field, what populations being studied, well interventions developed. searched four databases (Web Science, PsycInfo, MEDLINE, Engineering village) grey for English language between 2000-August 2023, identified 90 articles meeting our search criteria. The majority (80%) were since 2020, primarily Europe, North America, Australasia. More than half quantitative most these development measurement tools (12 types). Climate Change Anxiety Scale Hogg Eco-anxiety scale measures with validation studies. Risk factors repeatedly examined age, gender, ethnicity, anxiety, depression, pro-environmental behaviours. Qualitative (n=13) mixed methods (n=7) less common such activists, scientists, children parents, young adults, self-identifying climate-sensitive individuals. Intervention varied nature, predominantly group-based evaluated qualitatively single armed studies, only one study using comparison group. is rapidly expanding research topic there increasing outside WEIRD nations. progress made developing validated relatively new phenomenon could be complemented by more qualitative approaches. Interventions implemented, but its infancy. There an urgency not learn how respond those debilitating distress also understand harness emotional towards positive action related concerns.

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Emotions related to climate change, and their impact on environmental behaviour DOI

Agnė Skeirytė,

Genovaitė Liobikienė

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 144659 - 144659

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Psychological, Experiential, and Behavioral Predictors of Climate Change Anxiety Among South African University Students DOI
Erinn C. Cameron, Ashraf Kagee

Trends in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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Innovative and ecological: integrating ecological momentary assessment into environmental science research DOI Creative Commons
Monika Lohani,

Ginger Blodgett

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: April 15, 2025

Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is a widely used methodology in psychological sciences; however, more broadly, environmental scientists have yet to fully capitalize on the benefits this method offers for gaining critical understanding of subjective and behavioral responses factors. EMA enables collection experiences actions occurring one's natural environment as they unfold over time, allowing researchers gain contextually informed, dynamic, longitudinal insights. can provide an accurate behaviors relevant science. To share perspective, first, we describe current limitations research that could be addressed through integration EMA. Second, discuss several adopting sciences. Finally, highlight challenges considerations involved integrating The overarching implication work foster interdisciplinary potential promise advancing science research.

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Navigating eco-anxiety and eco-detachment: educators’ strategies for raising environmental awareness given students’ disconnection from nature DOI Creative Commons
Rachael C. Edwards, Brendon M. H. Larson, Susan Clayton

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Environmental Education Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(6), P. 864 - 880

Published: Nov. 29, 2023

Awareness of environmental problems such as climate change can motivate action, but educators debate whether to raise students' awareness given that it may provoke eco-anxiety. We have even less understanding how these relationships are affected by young people's growing disconnection from nature. Through 28 semi-structured interviews in Canada and the United Kingdom, we explore perceive nature connection eco-anxiety they introduce discussion problems. Educators frequently observed experiential, cognitive, emotional indicators eco-anxiety, although many (39%) reported rarely, if ever, witnessing environmentally related distress. prioritised improving over raising When discuss issues with students, emphasise hope encourage pro-environmental behaviours avoid eliciting for those not currently experiencing it, a strategy is partially inconsistent literature suggesting some nurture behaviour. Our findings provide new insights into challenges face helping their students navigate current trends.

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Call for sustainable food systems including (medical) nutrition for hospitalised children and their families DOI Creative Commons
Sascha Verbruggen,

Suzan Cochius den Otter,

Johanna Bakker

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Frontline Gastroenterology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(e1), P. e73 - e87

Published: March 20, 2024

The climate emergency presents a profound threat to global health, adversely affecting the health and well-being of children who are projected bear substantial disease burden, as well impacting children’s right food, water, healthcare education. sector strives prioritise preventative policies improving individuals across life course. However, current practices significantly contribute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions waste generation, in which (medical) nutrition plays an important role. Plant-based proteins offer sustainability benefits, potential advantages, have lower footprint, although there may also be unintended consequences land-use change deforestation for certain crops. develop suitable plant-based alternatives medical nutrition, it will necessary address regulatory obstacles ensure nutritional profiles suitable, particularly protein (amino acid) micronutrient composition. Additionally, development heat-tolerant water-efficient plant genotypes could bolster adaptation changing climatic conditions. Effective management, including wasted food emerges key strategy mitigating impact nutrition. While research on settings is limited, minimising spillage crucial area explore. Healthcare professionals must acknowledge their roles curbing footprint recommendations food-based approaches. This review aims investigate paediatric care, focusing factors contributing GHG emissions, alternatives, management plastic packaging. Such exploration vital fulfil responsibilities addressing crisis while advocating change.

Language: Английский

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Is Mindfulness a Double-Edged Sword? Associations With Climate Anxiety and Pro-Environmental Behavior DOI Creative Commons
Johannes Alfons Karl, Samantha K. Stanley

Mindfulness, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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Reciprocal Relations Between Climate Change Anxiety and Pro-Environmental Behavior DOI
Clara Kühner, Cort W. Rudolph, Hannes Zacher

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Environment and Behavior, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 29, 2024

The temporal precedence of the association between climate change anxiety and pro-environmental behavior has not yet been established. This study examines reciprocal relations two variables while controlling for personal values to rule out potential third-variable explanations. Based on theorizing functionality self-perception theory, it was hypothesized that positively predict each other. Building value-belief-norm theory related empirical work, further expected biospheric altruistic both behavior. Two-wave panel data across 6 months were collected from N = 1,355 individuals in Germany. Results showed positively, albeit weakly, predicted other a 6-month interval, values. Biospheric, but altruistic, behavior, neither nor significantly anxiety.

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