Climate Change and Young People’s Coping and Wellbeing Survey aims to understand how climate change affects young people’s wellbeing (anyone between the ages of 16 - 19 years).

We are interested to know to what extent the climate change crisis makes young people worry or nervous and if certain strategies, such as meaning-focused coping and community engagement can help protect young people’s wellbeing. This research will help us develop community strategies that can help young people feel supported in the face of climate change.

Who is doing the research?

This research study is being done by Dr. Jala Rizeq, Lecturer at the University of Glasgow in Scotland in collaboration with Dr. Maria Ojala, Associate Professor at Örebro University in Sweden.

What is purpose of the study?

This project aims to understand how climate change affects young people’s wellbeing. We are interested to know to what extent the climate change crisis makes young people worry or nervous and if certain strategies, such as meaning-focused coping and community engagement can help protect young people’s wellbeing. This research will help us develop community strategies that can help young people feel supported in the face of climate change.

How to take part?

You will be asked to complete some questionnaires online asking about your thoughts and feelings about climate change, your engagement in pro-environmental behaviour and community initiatives, and your general sense of self-efficacy and wellbeing. The questionnaire enquires about mood and wellbeing but the research team cannot offer after care as this survey is anonymous.

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First published: 25 February 2022

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