Attitudes toward Climate Change Risk Among Older People
New Evidence from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12443969 |
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| Authors | Giorgio Di Gessa (0000-0001-6154-1845, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London , London,, corresponding author), Paola Zaninotto (0000-0003-3036-0499, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London , London,) |
| Editors | Kenzie Latham-Mintus (0000-0003-1018-0693, (Social Sciences Section)) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 81 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-05 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journals of Gerontology Series B (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1079-5014 • E-ISSN: 1758-5368 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1093/geronb/gbag029 |
| PMID | 41803017 |
| OpenAlex | W7134853854 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 48 |
Contrary to common assumptions, most older adults are engaged with CCR, but there is notable heterogeneity, with ∼27% reporting ambivalent/uncertain, or dismissive views. Inclusive and effective climate policy should recognise this diversity, employing outreach and communication strategies that stress personal relevance and actionable solutions, especially targeting those with ambivalent/uncertain views
Ageing · Climate change · Healthy ageing · Longitudinal data · Longitudinal study · Outreach · Relevance (law · Climate Change and Health Impacts · Climate Change Communication and Perception · Environmental Education and Sustainability
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