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In the midst of eco-anxiety, there is hope - or at least meaningfulness. Writer, researcher, lecturer.
Dec 13, 2022 8 tweets 8 min read
My new article is out! “The Process of #Ecoanxiety and #EcologicalGrief: A Narrative Review and A New Proposal”, open access at Sustainability, mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/2…. Aim: a model which is both simple and nuanced enough. Includes both chronological and thematic aspects. (1/8) Figure shows the new proposal for a process model of eco-anx At the heart of the model are three dimensions of Coping and changing: Action, Grieving (including other emotional engagement) and Distancing (including both self-care and avoidance). Based on literature reviews and analysis, I'm arguing that all three are needed. (2/8) A Venn diagram: Action, Grieving and Distancing.
Sep 23, 2022 6 tweets 8 min read
What forms does #ecoanxiety have? In this new article, I had the pleasure of working with anxiety philosopher Charlie Kurth. Eco-anxiety can feel terrible,but for many people,it leads to searching for more information and making behavior/value changes. 1/5 frontiersin.org/articles/10.33… Studies about #ecoanxiety usually research the stronger forms of anxiety. However, in interview studies, practical eco-anxiety can often be discerned. A major challenge for further research would be to integrate methods which allow scholars to see both forms of eco-anxiety. (2/5)