scholarly journals Perceptions and correspondence of climate change beliefs and behavior among romantic couples

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew H. Goldberg ◽  
Cheryl L Carmichael ◽  
Karine Lacroix ◽  
Abel Gustafson ◽  
Seth A. Rosenthal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Romantic Couples ◽  
Moderating Variables ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Assumed Similarity ◽  
Partner Perceptions ◽  
Change Beliefs ◽  
People’S Perceptions

Romantic partners influence one another’s beliefs and behaviors. However, little is known about the dynamics of climate change beliefs and behaviors within romantic couples. We surveyed 758 romantic couples (N = 1,516 individuals) to investigate (a) correspondence between partners’ climate change beliefs and behaviors, (b) accuracy of people’s perceptions of their partner’s beliefs and behaviors, (c) how accuracy varies across moderating variables such as frequency of global warming discussion, and (d) whether partner perceptions are more strongly predicted by their partner’s actual beliefs and behaviors or by projections of their own beliefs and behaviors. Results indicate beliefs and behaviors commonly differ between romantic partners. Moreover, people’s perceptions of their partner’s beliefs and behaviors are predicted by their own beliefs and behaviors (assumed similarity), separate from the predictive effect of their partner’s actual beliefs and behaviors (accuracy). We use these findings to identify opportunities for future research on relationship-based interventions.

scholarly journals Perception, trends and impacts of climate change in Kailali District, Far West Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 62-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lal Bahadur Thapa ◽  
Himanchal Thapa ◽  
Bimala Gharti Magar
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
People’S Perception ◽  
People’S Perceptions ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

Correction: On 31/12/2015 the author's name Binala Gharti Magar was changed to Bimala Gharti MagarPerception and place-based studies give useful information on climate change in context of Nepal due to having its wide geographical, climatic, biological and cultural diversity. A household survey and focus group discussions were carried out in this study to document local people’s perceptions on climate change in Kailali district of Nepal. Most of respondents in the study area have perceived that temperature and fog are increased; and rainfall and hail are decreased with severe fluctuation. Trend of temperature supports local people’s perception. People have noticed impacts of these changes in vegetation, plant phenology and agriculture. Fundamentally, they have observed that certain plant species are decreasing, increasing and showing changes in flowering and fruiting time. This information could have significance for future research to identify climate change sensitive or indicator plants.International Journal of Environment Vol.4(4) 2015: 62-76

scholarly journals Me or Us? Self-Control Promotes a Healthy Balance Between Personal and Relationship Concerns

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariko L. Visserman ◽  
Francesca Righetti ◽  
Madoka Kumashiro ◽  
Paul A. M. Van Lange
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Romantic Couples ◽  
Total N ◽  
Optimal Balance ◽  
Relational Concerns ◽  
Relational Balance

Although romantic partners strive to achieve an optimal balance in fulfilling both personal and relational concerns, they are inevitably challenged by how much time and effort they can dedicate to both concerns. In the present work, we examined the role of self-control in successfully maintaining personal–relational balance through promoting balance and preventing personal and relational imbalance (overdedication to personal or relational concerns, respectively). We conducted two studies among romantic couples (total N = 555), using questionnaires and diary procedures to assess everyday experiences of personal-relational balance and imbalance. Both studies consistently showed that self-control promotes personal–relational balance. Moreover, findings partly supported our hypothesis that self-control prevents personal and relational imbalance (Study 2). Finally, findings also revealed that maintaining personal–relational balance is one of the mechanisms by which self-control can promote personal and relationship well-being. Implications of the present findings and avenues for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Understanding the effects of partisan identity on climate change

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Doell ◽  
Philip Pärnamets ◽  
Elizabeth Ann Harris ◽  
Leor M Hackel ◽  
Jay Joseph Van Bavel
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Social Identity ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Potential Solution ◽  
Collective Cognition ◽  
Change Beliefs ◽  
Change Mitigation ◽  
Mitigation Policies

Partisan and ideological identities are a consistent barrier to the adoption of climate change mitigation policies, especially in Anglophone countries where fossil fuel reliance is the highest. We review how understanding collective cognition may help overcome such barriers by changing norms, promoting cooperation, downplaying partisan identities, or leveraging other identities to promote pro-climate change beliefs and behaviors. We also highlight several gaps in the literature and lay out a brief roadmap for future research. In sum, this review highlights the important role that social identity plays, both in terms of a barrier and a potential solution, in aid of promoting climate change mitigation.

scholarly journals What are the Determinants of Public Support for Climate Policies? A Review of the Empirical Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-228
Author(s):  
Silke Bumann
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Party Identification ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Policy Support ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Climate Policies ◽  
Change Beliefs ◽  
Demographic Background ◽  
To Receive

Abstract Climate change is one of the most challenging problems of our times. To be effective, climate policies need to receive citizens’ approval. The objective of this article is to examine both the extent of individuals’ support for different climate policies and key determinants of policy support. To this end, an overview of the related empirical literature is provided. The article shows that the empirical literature on public climate policy support is very diverse in terms of concepts, measures of policy support and empirical approaches. Moreover, the bulk of the existing empirical literature has a strong U.S. focus. The article concludes that public support for climate policies is rather a matter of climate change beliefs and party identification, and not primarily a question of socio-demographic background. The article also offers suggestions for future research as well as policy recommendations.

Differences in Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Three Racial Groups

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-178
Author(s):  
Brooke A. Ammerman ◽  
Martha K. Fahlgren ◽  
Kristen M. Sorgi ◽  
Michael S. McCloskey
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Racial Groups ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Assessment Procedures ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors

Abstract. Background: Despite being a major public health concern, it is unclear how suicidal thoughts and behaviors differentially impact separate racial groups. Aims: The aim of the current study was to examine the occurrence of nonlethal suicide events, in addition to suicide attempt characteristics and factors contributing to suicide attempts. Method: A final sample of 7,094 undergraduates from a large northeastern university, identifying as members of three racial groups (White [67.30%], Black [17.30%], and Asian [15.40%]), completed online questionnaires. Results: White participants reported increased likelihood of endorsing lifetime suicidal ideation and plan, whereas Black participants reported decreased likelihood of these events; no differences were found in rates of lifetime suicide attempts. Black participants' suicidal behavior may involve greater ambivalence of intent. A higher proportion of Asian participants endorsed interpersonal factors as contributing to their suicide attempts, whereas a greater percentage of White participants reported internal contributing factors. Limitations: Findings are limited by the sample size and assessment of lifetime suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Conclusion: The findings present a more nuanced look at attitudes and actions related to suicidal thoughts and behaviors that may inform future research and risk assessment procedures.

Twitter Users’ Displays of Affect in the Global Warming Debate

2021 ◽  
pp. 004728162110078
Author(s):  
Shanna Cameron ◽  
Alexandra Russell ◽  
Luke Brake ◽  
Katherine Fredlund ◽  
Angela Morris
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Technical Communication ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Climate Change Research ◽  
Quantitative Content ◽  
Twitter Users

This article engages with recent discussions in the field of technical communication that call for climate change research that moves beyond the believer/denier dichotomy. For this study, our research team coded 900 tweets about climate change and global warming for different emotions in order to understand how Twitter users rely on affect rhetorically. Our findings use quantitative content analysis to challenge current assumptions about writing and affect on social media, and our results indicate a number of arenas for future research on affect, global warming, and rhetoric.

scholarly journals Climate Change Sustainability: From Bargaining to Cooperative Balanced Approach

Games ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Tiziana Ciano ◽  
Massimiliano Ferrara ◽  
Mariangela Gangemi ◽  
Domenica Stefania Merenda ◽  
Bruno Antonio Pansera
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Cooperative Game Theory ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Open Problems ◽  
Cooperative Approach ◽  
Change Dynamics ◽  
Bargaining Solutions ◽  
Balanced Approach ◽  
Competitive Bargaining

This work aims to provide different perspectives on the relationships between cooperative game theory and the research field concerning climate change dynamics. New results are obtained in the framework of competitive bargaining solutions and related issues, moving from a cooperative approach to a competitive one. Furthermore, the dynamics of balanced and super-balanced games are exposed, with particular reference to coalitions. Some open problems are presented to aid future research in this area.

scholarly journals Confidence in Local, National, and International Scientists on Climate Change

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 272
Author(s):  
Aaron C. Sparks ◽  
Heather Hodges ◽  
Sarah Oliver ◽  
Eric R. A. N. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Public Policy ◽  
News Media ◽  
Internet Survey ◽  
Party Affiliation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Scientific Report ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
Change Beliefs

In many public policy areas, such as climate change, news media reports about scientific research play an important role. In presenting their research, scientists are providing guidance to the public regarding public policy choices. How do people decide which scientists and scientific claims to believe? This is a question we address by drawing on the psychology of persuasion. We propose the hypothesis that people are more likely to believe local scientists than national or international scientists. We test this hypothesis with an experiment embedded in a national Internet survey. Our experiment yielded null findings, showing that people do not discount or ignore research findings on climate change if they come from Europe instead of Washington-based scientists or a leading university in a respondent’s home state. This reinforces evidence that climate change beliefs are relatively stable, based on party affiliation, and not malleable based on the source of the scientific report.

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