ADOLESCENTS' PSYCHOLOGICAL REACTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE: GLOBALIZATION AND CULTURAL FACTORS

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  • Eshboltayeva Zarina Mashrab qizi

Keywords:

Adolescents, psychological reactions, climate change, environmental anxiety, depression, ecological engagement, globalization, cultural factors, youth mental health, environmental awareness.

Abstract

The present study explores adolescents’ psychological reactions to climate change, focusing on the influence of globalization and cultural factors. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to environmental threats due to their developmental stage and high sensitivity to social and cultural contexts. This research investigates how global environmental information, cultural values, and social norms shape adolescents’ emotional responses, including anxiety, depressive tendencies, indifference, and ecological engagement. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining surveys, interviews, and focus groups, involving 100 adolescents from diverse urban and rural areas. The findings reveal significant variations in psychological responses: a substantial proportion of adolescents experience anxiety and depressive symptoms, while a smaller group actively engages in ecological actions. Cultural background, access to global media, and school education were found to play a crucial role in mediating these responses. The study underscores the need for culturally sensitive educational programs and psychological support strategies to promote ecological awareness and emotional well-being among adolescents.

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Published

2025-09-24

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Eshboltayeva Zarina Mashrab qizi. (2025). ADOLESCENTS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL REACTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE: GLOBALIZATION AND CULTURAL FACTORS. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 15(09), 879–884. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/1898

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Vol. 15 No. 09 (2025): Volume 15 Issue 09

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