Eco-anxiety, climate concern, and fatalistic outlooks: Insights from U.S. crisis text conversations on climate distress
Themes underscore the complex nature of texters' emotional and psychological responses, varied coping mechanisms, and how climate concerns can inspire proactive environmental actions. The analysis highlights the urgent need for targeted support interventions, particularly for those with a fatalistic outlook, to address mental health challenges related intensifying climate events.
Authors
- Sophie Ryan
- Jennifer D. Runkle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4611-1745)
- Kelsey Herbst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7449-2497)
- Alan McKee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0577-2061)
- Kelly Sewell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8793-8189)
- Margaret M. Sugg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0315-4860)
- Martie P. Thompson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5879-9615)
- Ashley Mallare
- Ian Berry
- Emma Getz
Institutions
- North Carolina State University (US)
- North Central State College (US)
- Appalachian State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Climate Change and Health
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joclim.2025.100419
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
- Climate Program Office