Exploring children’s despair in the face of climate change
Catherine Malboeuf‐Hurtubise, David Lefrançois, Marc–André Éthier, Jonathan Smith, Terra Léger‐Goodes, Catherine M. Herba
Abstract
Interventions targeting children’s eco-anxiety have focused on fostering hope, however this is disconnected from children’s need to explore and express despair regarding the climate crisis. Adults can help by acknowledging and discussing these emotions with children. Interventions targeting children’s eco-anxiety have focused on fostering hope, however this is disconnected from children’s need to explore and express despair regarding the climate crisis. Adults can help by acknowledging and discussing these emotions with children.
Topics & Concepts
Psychological interventionAnxietyFace (sociological concept)PsychologyClimate changeDevelopmental psychologySocial psychologySociologySocial sciencePsychiatryEcologyBiologyEnvironmental Education and SustainabilityClimate Change Communication and PerceptionPsychological and Temporal Perspectives Research