The impact of anxiety and intolerance of uncertainty on climate change distress, policy support, and pro‐environmental behaviour
British Journal of Clinical Psychology2023Vol. 63(1), pp. 1–15
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Abstract
Our findings suggest that IU may be an important factor in promoting pro-environmental behaviour and policy support, but climate change anxiety may increase emotional distress without boosting meaningful behaviours or support. Our findings highlight the potential influence of cognitive factors on climate change engagement and suggest that invoking uncertainty rather than anxiety may be more effective in catalysing effective environmental engagement.
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