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SynthesisBMC public health2026

Resilience of adolescents and young adults towards climate-related stressors - a systematic review.

Elisabeth Schiechtl, Veronika Deisenrieder, Markus Bader, Thomas Marke, Lars Keller, Katharina Hüfner, Lisa Wintner, Marzieh Abdoli

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Elisabeth SchiechtlDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics and Medical Psychology, University Clinic for Psychiatry II, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
Veronika DeisenriederDepartment of Subject-Specific Education, Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Innsbruck, Fürstenweg 176a, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
Markus BaderDepartment of Subject-Specific Education, Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Innsbruck, Fürstenweg 176a, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
Thomas MarkeDepartment of Geography, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 52, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
Lars KellerDepartment of Subject-Specific Education, Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Innsbruck, Fürstenweg 176a, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
Katharina HüfnerDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics and Medical Psychology, University Clinic for Psychiatry II, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria. Katharina.Huefner@i-med.ac.at.
Lisa Wintner *Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics and Medical Psychology, University Clinic for Psychiatry II, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
Marzieh Abdoli *Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics and Medical Psychology, University Clinic for Psychiatry II, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.

Funding

Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften P6270-018-015Österreichische Parkinson Gesellschaft P6270-018-015
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundClimate change represents an increasing source of stress for adolescents and young adults, contributing to higher risks of anxiety and impaired mental health.

methodsThis systematic review synthesizes current evidence on resilience to climate-related stressors among individuals aged 10-25 years. A systematic search of PubMed, PsycINFO, and from the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) (PROSPERO: CRD42025644668) identified 6,975 individual references.

resultsTen studies met the inclusion criteria. The studies, conducted across high-income countries (e.g. USA, Germany, Australia), Asian LMICs (Thailand, Nepal), and sub-Saharan African countries with high climate and health vulnerability (e.g., South Africa, Uganda), comprised 9,439 participants with approximately equal gender distribution. Methodological designs included qualitative (n = 2), quantitative (n = 4), and mixed-method (n = 4). Quantitative studies applied standardized resilience scales (e.g., BRS, CYRM-R) or related constructs such as coping, self-efficacy, and disaster preparedness. Using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool, 70% of studies were rated as high quality. Five interconnected protective domains were identified: connection to culture, community, and nature; supportive social networks; youth agency and engagement; education and preparedness; and psychological skills. Gender and prior disaster experience appeared as vulnerability factors. None of the included studies provided a clear definition of resilience, highlighting a conceptual gap in the current literature. Overall, resilience among young people appears as a dynamic, socially embedded process shaped by psychosocial and ecological systems.

conclusionsEducational and participatory interventions integrating climate literacy, emotional regulation, and collective action show promise for strengthening climate resilience and mental well-being among youth. Future research should develop climate-specific resilience measures and evaluate intervention outcomes across diverse socioecological settings.

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Climate ChangeResilience, PsychologicalStress, PsychologicalAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAdultChildCoping SkillsHumansYoung AdultAdolescents & young adultsClimate change educationClimate-related stressCopingMental healthPsychological resilience

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PMID42168931
PMCPMC13455258

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