Psychology and Climate Change: Human Perceptions, Impacts, and Responses (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780443341625)

Psychology and Climate Change: Human Perceptions, Impacts, and Responses, Second Edition offers an updated exploration on the intricate relationship between human psychology and the pressing global climate crisis. With new content and research insights, this new edition delves into the latest advancements in climate psychology, emphasizing key areas such as perceptions, communication strategies, collective identity, and activism. It investigates psychological impacts on well-being, community resilience, coloniality, and climate justice, taking into account diverse cultures and communities worldwide.

New chapters cover topics such as emotional responses to climate change and their impact on behavior, the dynamics of collective identity in climate change responses, the strategic role of climate activism in promoting mitigation and adaptation, the psychological implications of climate injustice, and an ecofeminist approach to understanding the psychology of climate change. Serving as an essential resource for both education and professional use, this revised edition provides readers with the knowledge and strategies needed to drive meaningful action and policy change at various levels.

Author: Michael T. Schmitt
ISBN-10: 0443341621
ISBN-13: 9780443341625
Publisher: Academic Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2026
Pages: 325
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs