Climate awareness, anxiety, and actions among youth: a qualitative study in a middle-income country

Chou, Debora Tseng; Neto, Emilio Abelama; Thomas, Isaiah; Martin, Andrés; Benoit, Laelia

doi:10.47626/1516-4446-2022-2890

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“…In this way, our effort has resulted in a virtual cycle of qualitative development. [44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52] We hope others will join us and create their own CoPs to support quality growth in CAP.…”

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Pathways and identity: toward qualitative research careers in child and adolescent psychiatry

Martin,

diGiovanni,

Acquaye

et al. 2024

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Objective Qualitative research methods are based on the analysis of words rather than numbers; they encourage self-reflection on the investigator’s part; they are attuned to social interaction and nuance; and they incorporate their subjects’ thoughts and feelings as primary sources. Despite appearing ideally suited for research in child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP), qualitative methods have had relatively minor uptake in the discipline. We conducted a qualitative study of CAPs involved in qualitative research to learn about this shortcoming, and to identify modifiable factors to promote qualitative methods within the field of youth mental health. Methods We conducted individual, semi-structured 1-hour long interviews through Zoom. Using purposive sample, we selected 23 participants drawn from the US (n=12) and from France (n=11), and equally divided in each country across seniority level. All participants were current or aspiring CAPs and had published at least one peer-reviewed qualitative article. Ten participants were women (44%). We recorded all interviews digitally and transcribed them for analysis. We coded the transcripts according to the principles of thematic analysis and approached data analysis, interpretation, and conceptualization informed by an interpersonal phenomenological analysis (IPA) framework. Results Through iterative thematic analysis we developed a conceptual model consisting of three domains: (1) Becominga qualitativist: embracing a different way of knowing (in turn divided into the three themes of priming factors/personal fit; discovering qualitative research; and transitioning in); (2) Being a qualititavist: immersing oneself in a different kind of research (in turn divided into quality: doing qualitative research well; and community: mentors, mentees, and teams); and (3) Nurturing: toward a higher quality future in CAP (in turn divided into current state of qualitative methods in CAP; and advocating for qualitative methods in CAP). For each domain, we go on to propose specific strategies to enhance entry into qualitative careers and research in CAP: (1) Becoming: personalizing the investigator’s research focus; balancing inward and outward views; and leveraging practical advantages; (2) Being: seeking epistemological flexibility; moving beyond bibliometrics; and the potential and risks of mixing methods; and (3) Nurturing: invigorating a quality pipeline; and building communities. Conclusions We have identified factors that can impede or support entry into qualitative research among CAPs. Based on these modifiable findings, we propose possible solutions to enhance entry into qualitative methods in CAP (pathways), and to foster longer-term commitment to this type of research (identity).

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Pathways and identity: toward qualitative research careers in child and adolescent psychiatry

Martin,

diGiovanni,

Acquaye

et al. 2024

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“…Critically, as young mentors, they are in turn provided with senior support to assuages worries and prevent them from feeling “farmed out,” or of carrying others on their (junior) backs. In this way, our effort has resulted in a virtual cycle of qualitative development [ 47 – 55 ]. We hope others will join us and create their own CoPs to support quality growth in CAP.…”

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Pathways and identity: toward qualitative research careers in child and adolescent psychiatry

Martin,

DiGiovanni,

Acquaye

et al. 2024

Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health

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Objective Qualitative research methods are based on the analysis of words rather than numbers; they encourage self-reflection on the investigator’s part; they are attuned to social interaction and nuance; and they incorporate their subjects’ thoughts and feelings as primary sources. Despite appearing well suited for research in child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP), qualitative methods have had relatively minor uptake in the discipline. We conducted a qualitative study of CAPs involved in qualitative research to learn about these investigators’ lived experiences, and to identify modifiable factors to promote qualitative methods within the field of youth mental health. Methods We conducted individual, semi-structured 1-h long interviews through Zoom. Using purposive sample, we selected 23 participants drawn from the US (n = 12) and from France (n = 11), and equally divided in each country across seniority level. All participants were current or aspiring CAPs and had published at least one peer-reviewed qualitative article. Ten participants were women (44%). We recorded all interviews digitally and transcribed them for analysis. We coded the transcripts according to the principles of thematic analysis and approached data analysis, interpretation, and conceptualization informed by an interpersonal phenomenological analysis (IPA) framework. Results Through iterative thematic analysis we developed a conceptual model consisting of three domains: (1) Becoming a qualitativist: embracing a different way of knowing (in turn divided into the three themes of priming factors/personal fit; discovering qualitative research; and transitioning in); (2) Being a qualitativist: immersing oneself in a different kind of research (in turn divided into quality: doing qualitative research well; and community: mentors, mentees, and teams); and (3) Nurturing: toward a higher quality future in CAP (in turn divided into current state of qualitative methods in CAP; and advocating for qualitative methods in CAP). For each domain, we go on to propose specific strategies to enhance entry into qualitative careers and research in CAP: (1) Becoming: personalizing the investigator’s research focus; balancing inward and outward views; and leveraging practical advantages; (2) Being: seeking epistemological flexibility; moving beyond bibliometrics; and the potential and risks of mixing methods; and (3) Nurturing: invigorating a quality pipeline; and building communities. Conclusions We have identified factors that can support or impede entry into qualitative research among CAPs. Based on these modifiable findings, we propose possible solutions to enhance entry into qualitative methods in CAP (pathways), and to foster longer-term commitment to this type of research (identity).

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“…A correlation between climate anxiety and distress and the perception of inadequate government response was also observed, leading to heightened feelings of betrayal, which could be mitigated by adequate scientific communication efforts. In a third study, a qualitative assessment evaluated the Brazilian children and adolescents regarding climate change, aiming to provide insights for environmental education, communication, and self-care strategies tailored to this age group, particularly in low-and middle-income countries (Chou et al, 2023). Three distinct profiles were determined concerning climate change involvement: unaware, disengaged, and engaged, all of which exhibited strong associations with diverse socioeconomic contexts.…”

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Scientific communication and scientific literacy for the public perception of the importance of environmental quality for public health

Lopes,

Comarú,

Pierini

et al. 2024

Front. Commun.

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The association between environmental degradation, social disparities, and disease emergence has become clearer than ever in the last decades, emphasizing the need for scientific approaches to protect human and environmental health. Despite scientific consensus, however, the general public often lacks awareness and understanding of these relationships. Misinformation and compartmentalized knowledge further complicate conveying the importance of the subject to the lay population. Thus, scientists must engage in effective scientific communication and promote scientific literacy (SL) among the public. This study discusses the strategies that may be employed to overcome disinformation and enhance scientific literacy and communication, all of which are paramount to deepen the understanding of the connections between biodiversity conservation, environmental health, and public well-being, empowering individuals to take informed actions for a sustainable and healthy future.

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Climate awareness, anxiety, and actions among youth: a qualitative study in a middle-income country

Cited by 6 publications

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Pathways and identity: toward qualitative research careers in child and adolescent psychiatry

Pathways and identity: toward qualitative research careers in child and adolescent psychiatry

Pathways and identity: toward qualitative research careers in child and adolescent psychiatry

Scientific communication and scientific literacy for the public perception of the importance of environmental quality for public health

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