Psychological Symptoms of Climate Change
Published in Earth & Environment, Behavioural Sciences & Psychology, and Education
In this study, I examine the psychological footprint of climate change on Gen Z and Gen Alpha in Budapest. My research identifies distinct patterns of climate anxiety, revealing that while both generations experience significant environmental distress, their emotional processing and awareness levels differ.
I found that Gen Alpha, despite their young age, exhibits a profound vulnerability to climate-related fears, often mirroring the anxieties of older cohorts but with fewer developed coping mechanisms. I believe it is vital to research these two generations together because they are the first to grow up with the climate crisis as a constant, lived reality. By understanding these nuances, we can develop better-targeted mental health support and educational frameworks. I argue that addressing this distress now is crucial to preventing a long-term mental health crisis in the face of our changing planet.
I would be very curious to hear the perspectives of my fellow researchers on this matter. What have been your experiences or observations within your own professional or local environments regarding these generational shifts?
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