The Psychology of Climate Change Adaptation Van Valkengoed Anne
The Psychology of Climate Change Adaptation Van Valkengoed Anne Why do some people adapt to the risks of climate change, while others do not? It begins with an overview of adaptation behaviour and…
Specifikacia The Psychology of Climate Change Adaptation Van Valkengoed Anne
The Psychology of Climate Change Adaptation Van Valkengoed Anne
Why do some people adapt to the risks of climate change, while others do not? It begins with an overview of adaptation behaviour and highlights the importance of successful adaptation by individuals and households. This Element provides an in-depth overview of the psychology of climate change adaptation.
Next, the authors examine three examples of how this psychological knowledge has been used to develop and test interventions to promote adaptation behaviour in real-world settings. Key psychological theories are introduced that can explain adaptation behaviour and the role of a wide variety of motivational variables in adaptation behaviour is discussed, such as risk perception, experiences with climate-related hazards, and perceived responsibility. After which, the relationship between climate adaptation behaviour and climate mitigation behaviour are considered and the potential for
Psychology of Climate Change