Many of our members enjoyed the talk on this topic by Dr Emmie Williams in July last year.
Some of you may therefore be interested in this article about recent research undertaken by Dr Susan Clayton in this area.
Here is a summary of what the article covers :
Social psychologists have conducted research relevant to environmental problems for many decades. However, the climate crisis presents a new problem with distinctive aspects and distinctive urgency. This paper reviews some of the principal ways in which social psychological research and theory have approached the topic, looking at perceptions, behaviour, and impacts linked to climate change. Each of these areas is becoming more sophisticated in acknowledging the diversity of experience among groups that vary in demographics and social roles. It identifies three important facets for future research: a focus on social justice, an effort to participate in interdisciplinary efforts, and an emphasis on maximizing our impact.
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