ZPH-Science Lunch am 19.11.2026
Programm
Vortragstitel: "Climate strain, climate emotions and climate-related worries in Austria”
Vortragende: MMag.a Dr.in Lisbeth Weitensfelder, Abteilung für Umwelthygiene und Umweltmedizin, Zentrum für Public Health
Abstract:
The awareness about the climate crisis can be associated with aversive emotions, commonly called “climate emotions”. While research in the past often focused on worry or concern, emotional reactions cover a broad variety of responses, including grief, anger and hope. Some of these reactions show beneficial associations with mental health, while others show more harmful linkages. Our research investigates the status quo of climate emotions in Austria, based on a representative panel sample, while additionally considering specific aspects of climate strain, personal experiences and social consequences, that are often overlooked. Implications for mental health are discussed.