Hot weather across Europe is linked to manmade climate change, and the UK experiences unusually high temperatures. Climate despondency can feel natural as global warming becomes more real, but hope is presented as necessary for effective action. Research from the University of Nottingham’s School of Psychology finds that messages of hope can inspire creative problem-solving on climate issues. Positive emotions are described as producing better outcomes than negative emotions for climate action. Acceptance therapy is also presented as a way to manage climate distress by focusing on personal values, helping people respond to distress without being overwhelmed by it.
"It’s easy to feel despondent and negative as the full reality of global warming hits home, but a recent study has shown that the opposite of climate despondency isn’t just needed; it’s absolutely necessary, especially if we are to do anything about it."
"Researchers from the University of Nottingham’s School of Psychology found that messages of hope can be highly effective in inspiring creative problem-solving around climate issues. Published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, the study developed a new measurement for that creativity. It may seem blindingly obvious, but positive emotions have a better outcome than negative emotions when it comes to undertaking climate action."
"To do this, the researchers undertook two studies. One explored the idea of hope and creativity involving a task and a measurement, whilst the other involved videos to manipulate people’s e"
"Acceptance therapy helps manage climate distress via personal values."
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