What Children Know: Children, Climate Change, and Epistemic Injustice

Pastoral Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 17, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Ecological grief as a crisis in dwelling

European Journal of Philosophy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 21, 2024

Abstract In the current context of widespread environmental collapse, ecological grief—the sense loss that arises from experiencing destruction—has become a burgeoning topic inquiry across psychology, geography, and anthropology. The central challenge in study grief is its theoretical foundations remain underdeveloped. Recent discussions philosophy emotions elucidate element this determining what object is. turn, our understanding goes hand with nature grief. This paper develops phenomenological analysis cross‐cultural subjective reports identifies crucial themes experience reveals as life possibilities are sustained by dwelling. resulting view corresponds to crisis dwelling—a disturbance very way we inhabit home environment.

Язык: Английский

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Towards Ecopoetics of Loss in Ethiopian Poetry: Ecological Affects and Visions in Ekeraa Haramayaa and Deg Ayberekitm

Green Letters, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 17

Опубликована: Сен. 16, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Eco-Remorse, Eco-Metanoia, and the Anthropocene

Pastoral Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 20, 2024

Язык: Английский

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The challenge of abstaining in a culture of action points

npj Climate Action, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 3(1)

Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2024

Behavioural change is necessary in order to reach a sustainable society. Sometimes this will translate into doing less and it likely that we need stop some things entirely. We lay out the multiple challenges of making act abstaining count. The issue partly philosophical - ask ourselves how intellectually semantically frame abstaining; practical – can count abstaining? It concerns broader understanding modernity interrogates ideas progress growth, technological change, innovation. Abstaining also be moving target as expectations demands shift over time.

Язык: Английский

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Editorial: International day of happiness: happiness and wellbeing in the age of climate catastrophe

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Окт. 8, 2024

The quest for happiness and wellbeing amid global environmental crises presents complex challenges, but also opportunities. Initiated on the International Day of Happiness in 2022, our research topic invited reflection various aspects related to this climate catastrophe. Related themes are discussed 'Climate Change Happiness' podcast (see: https://climatechangeandhappiness.com/), one inspirations topic.What will happen amidst intensifying crisis? future looks daunting: threats include forced displacement entire populations, potentially exceeding 140 million people by 2050 (e.g., Xu et al., 2020), predictions first mass biodiversity extinction event caused entirely humans Cowie al. 2022), intensification climate-related conflicts wars (e.g. Mach 2019;Li 2021) collapse agricultural systems leading existential risks humanity Richards 2021). These already materialising through migration crises, species loss, international tensions food shortages. crisis is here, some argue that it should be called a catastrophe Boyd 2023).The situation evokes many kinds 'climate-related emotion', including anger, sadness, fear even positive feelings gratitude (for example, about those who participate action), empowerment hope (Fig 1). Such emotions can impact capacity function associated with pro-environmental behaviours ways (Pihkala, 2022;Brosch & Sauter, 2023).Figure 1: Climate Emotions Wheel Panu Pikhala, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA. Reprinted from https://www.climatementalhealth.net/wheel Climate-related adversely anxiety, fear, worry (Kurth Pihkala, grief, sadness 2024), guilt or shame. Yet, these have potential drive meaningful action at multiple levels scale. For instance, emotionally evocative letters apology generations (see https://youtu.be/yJvczRkQHK0?si=HkN7humvYND3vZt6), reflect an expression increasing public shame change professionals -as well as frustration catharsis -that may ultimately foster deeper engagement within individuals, communities institutions addressing barriers delayed action.Climate has been described 'super-wicked problem' (Cross Congreve, 2021), threat multiplier inevitably constrain (Lawrance 2022). Wellbeing equally construct (Wilkie encompassing (Fredrickson, 2004), sense meaning (Wong, 2016), inner development (Woiwode social identity (Jetten 2017), cohesion (Delhey Dragolov, nature connection (Martin (Capstick This work prompted researchers deeply how wellbeingbroadly defined -can support societies address impending disasters. It facilitated integration historically distinct sub-disciplines, psychology, acceptance commitment therapy, psychology (Kemp Edwards, Fig 2 illustrative considerations relating interconnections between change, survival wellbeing. not only intellectual enterprise, significant implications societal transformation Fisher, Below, we briefly comment seven published scholarly articles topic, which provide insights into lens wellbeing.We begin contribution Isham, Morgan, Kemp advocate wellbeing-focused approach [https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1205991], underpinned ecological understanding distress places individual context their groups systems. Power Threat Meaning Framework (PTMF) (Johnstone Boyle, 2018) provides non-pathological framing highlights individuals harness strengths resources effective responses threats, creating opportunities despite considerable distress. Complementing holistic model wellbeing, GENIAL framework 2022) emphasises key role connections self, others, Bristow, Bell Wamsler, Woiwode reflecting complexity across individual, collective, planetary levels. Initiatives such mindfulness training, prosocial practices, nature-based activities present reinforces necessity individual-focused interventions alongside community-level initiatives focused unique impacts local systems-informed Kern 2020, Lomas 2024).A idea here change. In regard, Kurth Pihkala's paper [https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.981814] eco-anxiety trigger consciousness motivate stewardship agency. They problematize eco-anxiety, previous authors used describe variety guilt, each influencing different ways. Eco-anxiety lead responses, avoidance. identify 'practical eco-anxiety' approach-related component serve promote attitudes actions supporting move toward sustainable future. reappraisal strategies, connecting others practical eco-anxiety.Similarly, Elf, Jackson's discusses self-transcendent experiences (STEs) [https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1051478] might 'ecological wellbeing', planet its inhabitants. note modern lifestyles contribute deterioration unsustainable consumption disconnection nature. Despite past efforts, necessary carbon reductions achieved. STEs, flow states, awe, mindfulness, psychedelic experiences, pathways However, emphasise concerns over utilising STEs commercial aims McMindfulness'), instead reinforce materialism, overconsumption nature.The article Steentjes Roberts focuses mental health professionals, group plays crucial navigating crisis. highlight perceived inefficacy threaten extent feel unsupported considering leaving sector. call systemic changes prevent burnout resilience [https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1404252], creation safe spaces creative community exploration response crisis, transforming anxiety despair motivational drivers action.Moving beyond emotions, Bellehumeur Carignan introduce relational metaphors enhance [https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1377205], using familiar comparisons deepen emotional issues. critique 'alarmist' (i.e., fear-based messaging), reduce collaborative negatively health, advocating (hope-based messaging) elicit eco-emotions like compassion. offers valuable perspective language either barrier enabler, whether away desirable changes. While acknowledge began what 'fear-based messaging' paper, important differentiate discussion communication findings wider public. We further suggest increasingly pessimistic outcomes reported science urgent need better integrate agendas.In keeping focus community-based solutions, Marks colleagues report [https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1076322] school-based workshop collective storytelling build hope. desire protect young discussing delivering education leave them feeling unsupported, marginalised disenfranchised Atkinson Ray 2024). Their workshop, framed narrative theory Youth Participatory Action Research, revealed mixture painful emphasising importance eco-empathy eco-compassion fostering care.Finally, Weijers domains scale, highlighting essential behavioural policy reforms. over-reliance technology [https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2023.1193581] warn against 'horizon bias,' could delay action. balanced combines technological solutions substantial lifestyle caution complacency, thereby undermining efforts emissions. Instead. they immediate, large-scale emissions reduction climate-friendly engagement.Together, perspectives more recognises interconnectedness studies showcase align scale empowering strengths, shared purpose. By reframing storytelling, promoting socially engaged community-driven initiatives, intriguing -we -promote

Язык: Английский

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The grieving process after the death of a close person

Zbornik Matice srpske za drustvene nauke, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 191, С. 383 - 396

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

The death of a loved one is the most traumatic psychological experiences. As reaction to trauma due one, series emotions, bodily sensations, behavior, and thought content created. Grief universal death. Grieving process, specific individuals differs in duration characteristics. grieving process has stages tasks, order for person functionally adapt loss. new International Classification Diseases (ICD-11) classifies prolonged grief as psychiatric disorder, which significantly correlates with anxiety, depression, somatization, post-traumatic stress. aim this overview (theoretical) paper present results empirical research significant elements were studied. These are experiences (feelings, thoughts, forms behavior), (numbness, longing, disorganization reorganization life), tasks (accepting reality loss, processing pain, adapting environment, emotional displacement deceased) end grieving. In paper, we examined connection deceased from perspective theory affective attachment. may benefit who grieving, well professionals fields mental health, counseling therapy.

Язык: Английский

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How Western Buddhist climate activists negotiate climate emotions

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Ноя. 7, 2024

Understanding the underpinnings of pro-environmental behavior is key to mitigating socio-ecological crisis. Climate emotions have a critical albeit complex role in modulating behavior. Moreover, ideological frames, particularly those from world religions, exert strong influence on behavior, covering most humanity. Among these, Buddhism has long been argued contain elements suited green transition. However, empirical research and ecology scarce, little known about dynamics between climate among Buddhists. In this article, we increase knowledge action by analyzing findings case study investigating thirteen Western Buddhist activists, who operate at intersection environmentalism. Life history thematic interview data shows that interpretations shape attitudes toward profound ways, with respondents manifesting high levels emotional reflexivity. Interpretations compassion interconnectedness facilitate various care for non-human nature. Some participants reported anxiety. Teachings impermanence cultivation equanimity affect engagement grief, anger, despair, hope. karma allow negotiating balance individual guilt allocation responsibility social structures, although emerges as somewhat conflicted participants. Furthermore, emotion norms avoiding anger conflict can prevent collective activation, some were traditional anger. Withdrawal into practice an inner focus was used cope uncertainty burnout, when seen address psychological roots crisis could disengagement. Our contributes interdisciplinary emotions, environmental activism, religion.

Язык: Английский

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Young Children Moving through Ecological Anxiety and Grief: Dancing with Demolition

Journal of Dance Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 10

Опубликована: Ноя. 14, 2024

As the extent of planetary unraveling becomes increasingly apparent, scholars are beginning to document responses loss ecological systems, mass extinctions, and climate change. However, there few studies documenting children's eco-anxiety responses. In this study, grief became apparent when they expressed dismay at imminent demolition a derelict building. Children were concerned for fate building, land on which it stood, myriad others sheltered. Using participatory creative methodologies including dance, project worked with children tell more-than-human story becoming-with children-building-weeds-graffiti-dust-researchers-unhoused-bacteria-rats-and unloved others, culminated in video work. article Butler's concept "grievability" is extended include those not typically thought be "grievable." The concludes discussion about how dance improvisation allowed express feelings move through their grief.

Язык: Английский

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Young Climate Activists: A ‘Gritty’ Hope for Things to be Better than They Are Now

Journal of Applied Youth Studies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 27, 2024

Язык: Английский

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