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Maxime Boivin1,2, Anne-Sophie Gousse-Lessard3, Nicolas Hamann Legris4
1Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), Université Laval, Quebec, Canada.
Abstract:
Growing awareness of climate change and other ecological crises presents significant challenges to both psychological well-being and collective resilience. Eco-anxiety, a form of psychological distress related to these threats, has garnered increasing attention but remains inconsistently defined and studied across the scientific literature. This scoping review synthesizes findings from 202 articles, examining the definitions, dimensions, correlates, and coping strategies associated with eco-anxiety. It highlights the implications of eco-anxiety for mental health, well-being, and environmental engagement. The review proposes a conceptual framework for understanding eco-anxiety and its related constructs, offering a structured synthesis of current knowledge. By identifying critical gaps, it provides directions for future research on eco-anxiety and the broader psychological impacts of climate change.
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