ICPS
2023 International Convention of Psychological Science
From Climate Anxiety to Pro-Environmental Behaviors: How Anxiety-Related Mechanisms Can Foster or Thwart Adaptation to Climate Change
The notion of climate anxiety has recently gained traction. Yet, uncertainties remain regarding its psychological foundations, its consequences on mental health, as well as whether it can threaten or foster adaptation to climate change. Our symposium comprises a series of talks addressing these questions from various methodological and disciplinary angles.
Chairs & Discussants
- Alexandre HeerenChair
Université Catholique de Louvain - Susan ClaytonDiscussant
College of Wooster
Presentations
- Climate-Change Worry and Associations with Subjective Wellbeing and Climate-Friendly Engagement Among AdolescentsJala Rizeq, Maria Ojala
- On the Adaptive and Maladaptive Nature of Climate AnxietyAlexandre Heeren
- Putting Appraisal in Context: Appraisal of Climate Anxiety and the Role of Nature ConnectednessMarlis Wullenkord
- Sharpening the Focus on Climate Change: Increased Attention to Climate Change Information Following Cognitive TrainingJoshua Carlson
