Modelling Associations between Mortality Salience, Environmental Concerns Climate Change Risk Perception in the Context of the Pandemic

Abstract

Paper summary generated by OpenAI: This paper investigates the interplay between mortality salience and environmental attitudes, exploring how awareness of mortality influences individuals’ perceptions and behaviors towards environmental issues. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to assess changes in environmental concern and pro-environmental behaviors in response to mortality reminders. The findings reveal a significant correlation between heightened mortality awareness and increased environmental engagement, suggesting that existential concerns can motivate individuals to adopt more sustainable practices. This research contributes to the understanding of psychological factors driving environmental behavior and offers implications for designing effective environmental campaigns.