ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

New Life, Dying World: Exploring Climate Change and Reproductive Concern in Emerging Adults

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Other

  • Melissa Miller
    Northern Arizona University
  • Nina Schmuelling
    Northern Arizona University
  • Abigail Dillard
    Northern Arizona University
  • Laura Noll
    Northern Arizona University

Abstract

An online survey of 410 childfree emerging adults indicates that climate change is a major concern for youth when considering becoming parents in the future. The most commonly described concerns were concerns for the future of the planet, potentially negative outcomes for future children, and broader ecoreproductive concerns.

Climate Change