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Levels of Hope in the Fight Against Climate Change: An Analysis in the Context of Socio-Demographic Variables

İklim Değişikliğiyle Mücadelede Umut Düzeyleri: Sosyo-Demografik Değişkenler Bağlamında Bir İnceleme

Beyza Ağırcan(İstanbul Üniversitesi- Cerrahpaşa)0000-0003-3859-3940
Taner Artan(İstanbul Üniversitesi- Cerrahpaşa)0000-0002-8716-2090
Rumeysa Dinçer(İstanbul Esenyurt Üniversitesi)0000-0003-3795-8901
Pages
1–11
Publication Date
2025-12-27
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Findings revealed that women, individuals with postgraduate education, and married participants had significantly higher levels of hope.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study aims to examine individuals’ levels of hope regarding the prevention of climate change in relation to various socio-demographic variables.
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Key Findings & Data:Data were collected online from 514 adults across Turkey and analyzed using a quantitative method.
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Conclusion & Impact:Findings revealed that women, individuals with postgraduate education, and married participants had significantly higher levels of hope.
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⚙️Variables:İklim değişikliği · Umut düzeyi · Sosyo-demografik değişkenler

Abstract

This study aims to examine individuals’ levels of hope regarding the prevention of climate change in relation to various socio-demographic variables. Data were collected online from 514 adults across Turkey and analyzed using a quantitative method. The “Climate Change Hope Scale,” whose validity and reliability have been established, was used as the data collection tool. This scale assesses individual and collective beliefs in finding solutions as well as hopelessness. Based on the distribution of the data, statistical analyses included independent samples t-test, ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U, and Kruskal-Wallis H tests. Findings revealed that women, individuals with postgraduate education, and married participants had significantly higher levels of hope. In contrast, divorced individuals reported lower hope levels compared to other groups. While income levels showed significant differences among certain groups, no meaningful differences were found based on parental status or place of residence. The results highlight the importance of considering socio-demographic factors in shaping environmental attitudes and policies. Hope functions as a crucial psychological resource for environmental engagement. Therefore, supportive interventions targeting groups with lower hope levels should be developed to foster more inclusive and effective climate action.

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Bu çalışma, bireylerin iklim değişikliğinin önlenmesine yönelik umut düzeylerini çeşitli sosyo-demografik değişkenler açısından incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Türkiye genelinden 514 yetişkin bireyden çevrimiçi olarak toplanan veriler, nicel yöntemle analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak, geçerliliği ve güvenilirliği kanıtlanmış olan “İklim Değişikliğinin Önlenmesine Yönelik Umut Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Bu ölçek bireysel ve toplumsal çözüm inancı ile umutsuzluğu değerlendirmektedir. Analizlerde normal dağılıma göre bağımsız örneklem t-testi, ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U ve Kruskal-Wallis H testleri kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre kadınların, lisansüstü eğitim düzeyindekilerin ve evli bireylerin umut düzeyleri anlamlı biçimde daha yüksektir. Boşanmış bireylerin umut düzeyleri ise diğer gruplara göre daha düşüktür. Gelir düzeyinde belirli gruplar arasında fark görülürken, çocuk sahibi olma ve yaşanılan yer açısından anlamlı fark tespit edilmemiştir. Sonuçlar, çevresel tutum ve politikalarda sosyo-demografik faktörlerin dikkate alınması gerektiğine işaret etmektedir. Umut, çevresel eylemlilikte önemli bir psikolojik kaynak olarak değerlendirilmeli, düşük umut düzeyine sahip gruplara yönelik destekleyici müdahaleler geliştirilmelidir.

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Ağırcan, B., Artan, T., Dinçer, R. (2025). Levels of Hope in the Fight Against Climate Change: An Analysis in the Context of Socio-Demographic Variables. Ankara Üniversitesi Çevrebilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 12 Sayı: 2, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.62163/aucevrebilim.1696824

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