2023
DOI: 10.1177/00207640231206060
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The effects of climate change awareness on mental health: Comparison of climate anxiety and hopelessness levels in Turkish youth

Çiçek Ediz,
Derya Yanik

Abstract: Background: Climate anxiety, one of the negative emotions created by climate change, is particularly prevalent among climate activists and young individuals who hold a more serious concern for environmental issues. Aim: This study aims to determine the effects of climate change awareness on the mental health of young people in Turkey. Methods: Designed as a descriptive and two-group comparative study, the target population of this study comprises young individuals aged 15 to 24 who are climate activists and th… Show more

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“…Furthermore, a study affirmed the link between psychological responses and climate-related attitudes, revealing that young climate activists experience higher levels of climate change anxiety compared to non-activists, with a nuanced finding indicating that greater knowledge among activists is associated with heightened feelings of hopelessness. This complex interplay underscores the intricate relationships between knowledge, activism, and psychological responses to environmental challenges [ 48 ]. Additionally, another study contributes significantly to understanding the behavioral impacts of global climate change, identifying connections between rising temperatures and adverse psychological outcomes.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, a study affirmed the link between psychological responses and climate-related attitudes, revealing that young climate activists experience higher levels of climate change anxiety compared to non-activists, with a nuanced finding indicating that greater knowledge among activists is associated with heightened feelings of hopelessness. This complex interplay underscores the intricate relationships between knowledge, activism, and psychological responses to environmental challenges [ 48 ]. Additionally, another study contributes significantly to understanding the behavioral impacts of global climate change, identifying connections between rising temperatures and adverse psychological outcomes.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%