Research: Bridging the Climate Concern-Action Gap
Are you interested in climate change but wonder if your actions make a difference? You are invited to participate in a research study on psychological factors influencing climate change engagement. This study is being carried out as part of a postgraduate psychology research project at the University of Canterbury ׀ Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha.
This research aims to determine how psychological factors such as helplessness and self-compassion relate to climate change attitudes and behaviours. The researcher is interested in finding out how these psychological constructs may influence the gap between concern about climate change and taking meaningful action.
Participation involves completing a short online survey (taking approximately 10 to 15 minutes) and all responses will remain confidential. By completing the survey, you will go in the draw to win one of two $50 supermarket vouchers.
Find out more about this research into psychological factors influencing climate change engagement, including how to complete the participant survey.
The information from this study will help to deepen understanding of the psychological barriers and supports for climate engagement, and could inform future interventions, communications, and strategies to encourage effective climate action.
If you have any questions about the study, please contact Rosa Verkasalo (eve19[at]uclive.ac.nz).
This project has received approval from the University of Canterbury Human Ethics Committee (HREC).