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ArticleBMC public health2023

An intergenerational reading of climate change-health concern nexus: a qualitative study of the Millennials' and Gen Z participants' perceptions.

Ruxandra Malina Petrescu-Mag, Dacinia Crina Petrescu, Adrian Ivan, Ancuta Tenter

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Article in BMC public health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Ruxandra Malina Petrescu-MagDepartment of Environmental Science, Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-7048-4598
Dacinia Crina PetrescuDepartment of Economy and Rural Development, Faculty of Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium. crina.petrescu@ubbcluj.ro.
Adrian IvanDepartment of International Studies and Contemporary History, Faculty of History and Philosophy, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Ancuta TenterApplied Environmental Research Centre, Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Babeș-Bolyai University · ROUniversity of Liège · BE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe study of climate change through a generational lens is meaningful when one considers the distinct attitudes, behaviors, values, and motivations of each generation. Individuals born between 1980 and 1999, referred to as the Millennial Generation (Millennials) and individuals born up to five years before or after 2000, referred to as Generation Z (Gen Z), may differ widely in their views, values, attitudes, and behaviors. This may lead to conflicts between these two cohorts. As Gen Z enters the labor market, their first-level supervisors will be, in many cases, the Millennials, who may view the topic of climate change-health concern nexus very differently than their Gen Z subordinates. Considering the perspectives of each generation may offer insights on how to engage them to act in an environmentally responsible way to counteract climate change effects.

objectiveThe study reveals similarities and differences in how Millennials and Gen Z perceive the climate change-health concern nexus, which illuminates the understanding of the potential generational conflicts and the critical points where intervention is needed.

methodInterview data from 41 participants were analyzed via thematic analysis using the Quirkos software program. Reporting is in accordance with the COREQ guidelines.

resultsThe interview questions elicited responses related to five dimensions: (i) Views of individual and community health; (ii) Knowledge around climate change; (iii) Perceived health impact; (iv) Attitudes towards climate change; (v) Behaviors related to climate change. The findings revealed a set of commonalities and differences in understanding the climate change-health concern nexus between the participants representative of each of the generations examined. One main result is that while most interviewees perceived changes in summer and winter temperatures, they failed to articulate how climate change affected their health.

conclusionThematic analysis revealed that the commonalities of views outweigh the differences between the two generations. A relevant remark is that participants can be described rather as "observers" than "players" since they do not tend to see themselves (through their behavior and their contribution) as active participants in the goal to fight climate change. Consequently, both generations undergo what Stephen Gardiner [1] called "intergenerational buck-passing."

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Climate ChangeReadingAttitudeHumansIntergenerational RelationsMotivationAttitudeBarriersClimate change anxietyGenerationsHealth

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PMID36915081
PMCPMC10010654
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