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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Psychology
  • Climate Science
  • Psychophysiology

Background:

  • Climate change perception is often hindered by its gradual, distributed, and seemingly contradictory manifestations.
  • This perceptual challenge contributes to delayed climate action, skepticism, and denial.
  • Existing research predominantly focuses on sociocultural and sociopolitical factors, neglecting psychophysiological influences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the under-researched role of psychophysiological factors in modulating climate change awareness.
  • To investigate how sensory systems like thermoception, hygroreception, and interoception impact climate change perception.
  • To identify potential sources of individual differences in perceiving climate change.

Main Methods:

  • This perspective paper synthesizes existing evidence and theoretical arguments.
  • It examines psychophysiological mechanisms underlying climate change awareness in both humans and animals.
  • It discusses factors contributing to variations in individual climate change perception.

Main Results:

  • Psychophysiological systems, including thermoception, hygroreception, and interoception, are proposed as key modulators of climate change awareness.
  • These systems may explain why individuals perceive climate change differently.
  • Mechanisms in both humans and animals are considered.

Conclusions:

  • Psychophysiological factors offer a novel lens for understanding climate change perception.
  • Future research should investigate these sensory and internal bodily awareness mechanisms to enhance climate change awareness and action.
  • Addressing individual variance in perception through a psychophysiological framework is crucial.