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Research Interest: Eco Anxiety

Title of the JOURNAL: “Sustainability”
Title of the ARTICLE: “Anxiety and the Ecological Crisis: An Analysis of Eco-Anxiety and Climate
Anxiety.”
APA 7th Edition Reference Entry:
Pihkala, P. (2020). Anxiety and the Ecological Crisis: An Analysis of Eco-Anxiety and Climate Anxiety.
Sustainability, 12(19), 7836. Retrieved from https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/19/7836

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Author/s Panu Pihkala

(Year) 2020

Topic "Exploring Varieties and Implications of Eco-Anxiety: A Multidisciplinary Analysis"

The purpose of the research is to explores the definitions and variations of eco-
Purpose anxiety and climate anxiety across various disciplines. It highlights the growing
interest in these phenomena but the lack of comprehensive understanding of
their nuances. Key factors contributing to eco-anxiety include uncertainty,
unpredictability, and uncontrollability. The research also explores related
concepts like ecological grief, solastalgia, and ecological trauma. It emphasizes
the connection between eco-anxiety and psychological responses to
environmental challenges. The article acknowledges the diversity of
manifestations, from paralyzing to practical anxiety, and calls for tailored
approaches in healthcare and public discussions.
This research employs insights from various anxiety theories and disciplines to
Theoretical analyze the multifaceted nature of eco-anxiety, highlighting its connections to
Framework uncertainty, fear, and existential concerns, while emphasizing the importance of
considering its sociopsychological dimensions in healthcare and public
discourse.

Research What key insights have been raised about anxiety and the ecological crisis in
Question various disciplines, with or without the use of eco-anxiety terminology?

The research draws on interdisciplinary studies and systematic analysis to explore

Methodology eco-anxiety, drawing from fields such as social and political sciences, theories of
existential anxiety, psychodynamic research, and studies on anxiety disorders.
The methodological approach involves a philosophical method called systematic
analysis, which enables the examination of various definitions and concepts
related to eco-anxiety. The article emphasizes the need for more discussion on
 the definitions of terms like eco-anxiety and their interconnections with other
concepts such as ecological trauma.

The analysis above shows that many fields of study contribute to research on eco-
Data Analysis anxiety. When general anxiety research is brought into dialogue with these
interdisciplinary studies, important aspects of eco-anxiety become clearer. The
key roles of uncertainty, unpredictability and uncontrollability in general anxiety
tell also of the fundamental characteristics of eco-anxiety.

Data Source, The article "Existential and Ecological Anxiety: Theoretical Contributions and
Participants, Empirical Insights" published in Sustainability draws from diverse sources
Setting including academic journals, books, empirical studies, and theoretical
frameworks to explore eco-anxiety. It utilizes systematic analysis, a philosophical
method, to synthesize existing literature and concepts from various fields. As a
theoretical exploration, it does not involve specific participants or settings in the
traditional sense but rather examines the topic of eco-anxiety through
interdisciplinary research and conceptual analysis.

The study found that eco-anxiety is a complex anxiety related to worry and fear,
Results influenced by social pressures and factors. It can be a part of anxieties like fear of
having children in a rapidly changing world. Psychosocial studies provide a
framework for understanding socially constructed silence and psychological
processes, while integrative anxiety theories help understand the links between
eco-anxiety and overwhelm, frustration, and dissonance.
The article titled "Anxiety and the Ecological Crisis: An Analysis of Eco-Anxiety and
Conclusion/ Climate Anxiety" by Panu Pihkala focuses on the growing phenomenon of eco-
Recommendation anxiety and climate anxiety. These terms refer to the anxiety related to the
ecological crisis and are subjects of increasing research interest, although there
is a lack of research about the definitions and variations of these phenomena.

The article analyzes various views of eco-anxiety from a wide range of disciplines
and uses insights from various anxiety theories to discuss empirical studies about
forms of eco-anxiety. The author points out that uncertainty, unpredictability, and
uncontrollability seem to be important factors in eco-anxiety. Most forms of eco-
anxiety appear to be non-clinical, but cases of “pathological” eco-anxiety are also
discussed.
In conclusion, the article provides valuable insights into eco-anxiety and climate
Limitations anxiety. However, there are limitations such as the limited empirical research
available, lack of consensus on definitions, focus on non-clinical forms, limited
discussion on interventions, and potential bias in selected studies. These
limitations highlight the need for further research to better understand and
address these anxieties.
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