Adolescents' impairment due to climate anxiety is associated with self-efficacy and behavioral engagement: a cross-sectional analysis in Quebec (Canada)

• Main Authors: Anne-Marie Tu (Author), Gabrielle Fortier (Author), Richard E. Bélanger (Author), Claude Bacque Dion (Author), Rabi Joel Gansaonré (Author), Scott T. Leatherdale (Author), Slim Haddad (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The current understanding of climate anxiety among adolescents is sparse. This study identifies the characteristics of adolescents living in Quebec (Canada) who experience impairments induced by climate anxiety, who have feelings of self-efficacy and who adopt pro-environment beh...