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Sanaa Kaddoura1, Rafiq Hijazi2, Nadia Dahmani3
1Departmen of Computing and Applied Technology, College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 144534, United Arab Emirates.
Summary
Climate change impacts health and well-being. Older adults and women show higher support for climate policies, highlighting the need for experience-based and community-focused climate action strategies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Climate change presents significant risks to physical and mental health.
- Understanding public perception of climate risks and adaptive capacities is vital for effective climate action and policy support.
- Individual differences in risk perception and adaptive capacity influence engagement with climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of risk perception, direct experience with extreme weather, and perceived adaptive capacity on climate protection measures and policy support.
- To identify key predictors of support for climate change policies in the United Arab Emirates.
- To explore the roles of age, gender, education, and employment in shaping climate change attitudes and behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative study involving 291 respondents in the United Arab Emirates.
- Data collection through structured questionnaires assessing risk perception, adaptive capacity, and policy support.
- Statistical analysis including descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, correlation, and multiple regression.
Main Results:
- Age demonstrated a positive correlation with policy support (ρ = 0.16, p = 0.001).
- Women exhibited higher risk perception and stronger policy support compared to men.
- Formal education and employment status did not significantly influence policy endorsement or adaptation behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Awareness campaigns alone are insufficient to drive climate action; experiential and community-based approaches are more effective.
- Policies should capitalize on the experiences of older individuals and promote engagement in workplace and community climate initiatives.
- Action-oriented education is crucial for translating climate knowledge into adaptive behaviors.
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