Climate change is one of the greatest global threats that has ecological, economic, social, and psychological consequences. Nowadays, young people are the target of political agenda since they represent potential future policymakers. Consequently, it is crucial to identify the psychological features that contribute to engagement of young people in climate change issue. This study aimed at identifying and describing different configurations of youth perceiving and experiencing climate change. A sample of 224 participants (61% females; Mage = 21.04, SD = 1.65) were involved in study. From a cluster analysis emerged three distinct profiles, Eco-Disengaged, Eco-Engaged/Oriented and Eco-Engaged/Disoriented, which differ in levels of climate change awareness, worry and anxiety. Findings suggest that institutions might develop green education programs based on young people’s individual differences
Geraci, A., Giordano, G., Cucinella, N., Cannavò, M., Cavarretta, M.V., Alesi, M., et al. (2024). Psychological dimensions associated with youth engagement in climate change issues: a person-centered approach. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY [10.1007/s12144-024-06263-3].
Psychological dimensions associated with youth engagement in climate change issues: a person-centered approach
Geraci, Alessandro;Cucinella, Nicla;Cavarretta, Maria Valentina;Alesi, Marianna;Caci, Barbara;D'Amico, Antonella;Gentile, Ambra;Iannello, Nicolò Maria;Ingoglia, Sonia;Inguglia, Cristiano;Manna, Giovanna;Monzani, Dario;Polizzi, Concetta;De Grazia, Luciana;Vinci, Ignazio Marcello;
2024-01-01
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Climate change is one of the greatest global threats that has ecological, economic, social, and psychological consequences. Nowadays, young people are the target of political agenda since they represent potential future policymakers. Consequently, it is crucial to identify the psychological features that contribute to engagement of young people in climate change issue. This study aimed at identifying and describing different configurations of youth perceiving and experiencing climate change. A sample of 224 participants (61% females; Mage = 21.04, SD = 1.65) were involved in study. From a cluster analysis emerged three distinct profiles, Eco-Disengaged, Eco-Engaged/Oriented and Eco-Engaged/Disoriented, which differ in levels of climate change awareness, worry and anxiety. Findings suggest that institutions might develop green education programs based on young people’s individual differences
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