Abstract
As
one
of
the
biggest
environmental
and
equality
challenges
our
time,
climate
change
is
causing
some
people
to
experience
anxiety
.
To
address
need
for
valid
reliable
measurement
this
construct,
we
adapted
Hogg
Eco-Anxiety
Scale
measure
in
United
Kingdom
(
n
=
501)
States
508).
In
both
samples,
found
Climate
Anxiety
(HCAS)
was
comprised
four
dimensions:
affective
symptoms,
behavioural
ruminative
thoughts,
about
one’s
personal
impact.
The
four-factor
HCAS
fit
data
well,
showed
invariance
these
two
all
dimensions
were
internally
consistent.
Importantly,
also
provide
evidence
convergent
validity
by
demonstrating
that
scores
positively
correlated
with
an
alternative
eco-anxiety
a
more
general
indicator
worry
daily
life.
distinct
associations
theoretically
related
constructs,
example
only
impact
rumination
significant
predictors
taking
collective
action
on
change,
distinctly
predictive
inequality
beliefs.
We
recommend
as
brief
(13
item)
tool
capture
experiences
anxiety.
Introduction
The
prevalence
of
severe
and
catastrophic
weather
incidents
linked
to
a
modified
climate
system
may
induce
mental
problems
such
as
anxiety,
depression,
distress,
worry
in
people.
This
study
aims
assess
the
effect
change
on
anxiety
distress
among
Palestinian
undergraduate
students.
Methods
utilized
cross-sectional
research
design.
A
self-reported
questionnaire,
including
Climate
Change
Anxiety
Scale,
Hospital
Depression
Scale
(HADS),
Kessler
Psychological
Distress
cale-6
ere
used
gather
data.
Results
total
1,338
participants
were
recruited,
whom
66%
reported
experience
only
6.1%
had
anxiety.
Due
experience,
50.3%
47.5%
experienced
36.0%
depression
symptoms.
multivariate
analysis
indicated
that
likelihood
is
more
pronounced
females
(AOR:
0.444,
p
-value
<0.001),
with
high
family
income
0.235,
those
who
perceived
impacting
their
academic
performance
1.986,
<0.001).
Also,
whose
mood
was
adversely
affected
by
2.573,
serious
health
2.049,
<0.001)
experiencing
exposed
1.374,
-value:
0.041).
Conclusion
findings
students
low
level
which
impede
motivation
engage
actively
protecting
environment
stress
university’s
engagement
through
education,
research,
sharing
information
incidents,
mitigation
ion
adaptation
strategies
essential
for
improving
Frontiers in Psychology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2023
Introduction
Climate
change
is
a
source
of
global
concern
that
has
both
direct
and
general
impacts
on
mental
health.
A
recent
study
conducted
following
severe
bushfires
in
Australia
demonstrated
relationships
among
nature
connectedness,
climate
action,
worry,
health;
for
example,
connectedness
was
associated
with
which
turn
psychological
distress.
Methods
The
present
sought
to
replicate
those
findings
while
building
them
two
important
ways:
first,
test
similar
different
geographical
context
been
mostly
spared
from
by
acute
events;
second,
we
take
into
consideration
an
additional
factor,
knowledge,
linked
relevant
factors
such
as
anxiety.
Results
results
survey
completed
327
adults
revealed
relationship
between
anxiety,
Further
mirroring
previous
findings,
individual
collective
but
the
distress
differed.
Discussion
proposed
model
better
fit
collected
data
high
levels
knowledge
than
low
levels,
suggesting
influences
how
above
relate
each
other.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2023
Abstract
Background
Eco-anxiety,
the
experience
of
challenging
emotions
relating
to
environmental
issues,
such
as
climate
change,
and
threats
they
present,
is
increasing
global
public
health
concern.
Although
responses
eco-anxiety
can
be
positive
motivational,
experienced
a
severe
extent,
may
contribute
depressive
anxiety
disorders,
exacerbate
existing
mental
conditions
negatively
impact
general
wellbeing.
Children
young
people
more
susceptible
higher
levels
eco-anxiety,
but
factors
which
are
not
well-understood.
This
systematic
review
explored
social,
political
geographical
influencing
among
children
people.
Methods
A
comprehensive
search
articles
published
between
2017-2023
was
conducted
on
using
EBSCOhost
for
APA
PsycArticles,
PsycInfo,
Child
Development
&
Adolescent
Studies,
CINAHL,
EconLit,
GreenFILE,
Health
Source:
Nursing/Academic
Edition,
MEDLINE,
Psychology
Behavioral
Sciences
Collection,
SocINDEX,
with
additional
individual
searches
PubMed,
Google
Scholar,
MedRxiv
PsyArxiv.
The
quality
included
assessed
Joanna
Briggs
Institute
(JBI)
Checklist.
findings
were
summarised
narrative
synthesis
approach.
Results
Eighteen
studies
in
after
screening
2,588
articles.
Determinants
three
major
categories
identified:
social
(including
age,
gender,
socioeconomic
position,
education,
news
media),
(climate
activism,
government
inaction
sense
betrayal),
(direct
exposure
change-related
events
country/region).
Nine
cross-sectional,
five
qualitative,
mixed
methods
one
longitudinal.
Most
from
high-income
countries,
particularly
Australia,
New
Zealand
Norway.
Studies
variable
methodological
quality,
different
measurement
approaches
most
surveys
online
non-representative
samples.
Conclusion
Eco-anxiety
influenced
by
range
political,
factors.
Governments
mass
media
could
play
an
important
role
preventing
becoming
clinical
Given
lack
high-quality
this
area,
further
research
essential
better
understand
determinants
across
cultures
help
minimize
its
wellbeing
ensure
it
channeled
positively.
Abstract
As
one
of
the
biggest
environmental
and
equality
challenges
our
time,
climate
change
is
causing
some
people
to
experience
anxiety
.
To
address
need
for
valid
reliable
measurement
this
construct,
we
adapted
Hogg
Eco-Anxiety
Scale
measure
in
United
Kingdom
(
n
=
501)
States
508).
In
both
samples,
found
Climate
Anxiety
(HCAS)
was
comprised
four
dimensions:
affective
symptoms,
behavioural
ruminative
thoughts,
about
one’s
personal
impact.
The
four-factor
HCAS
fit
data
well,
showed
invariance
these
two
all
dimensions
were
internally
consistent.
Importantly,
also
provide
evidence
convergent
validity
by
demonstrating
that
scores
positively
correlated
with
an
alternative
eco-anxiety
a
more
general
indicator
worry
daily
life.
distinct
associations
theoretically
related
constructs,
example
only
impact
rumination
significant
predictors
taking
collective
action
on
change,
distinctly
predictive
inequality
beliefs.
We
recommend
as
brief
(13
item)
tool
capture
experiences
anxiety.
