A child today, an adult tomorrow

Seeing disaster risk and climate change from the eyes of children using photovoice – An experiment

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ID19224840
AuthorsIndra Y Kiling (0000-0001-6146-1597, Taylor's University), Elenita Kristalia Seda (University of Nusa Cendana), Angngie A J Libu (University of Nusa Cendana), Avianto Amri (0000-0001-9555-6316, Indonesian Pediatric Society), Yusra Tebe (0000-0002-0693-6956, Indonesian Pediatric Society), Very Julianto (0000-0002-9786-6972, Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta), Jonatan Lassa (0000-0002-8432-842X, Charles Darwin University)
Year2026
Volume24
Issue4
Pages1-20
Publication date2026-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren s Geographies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1473-3277 • E-ISSN: 1473-3285
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14733285.2026.2663501
OpenAlexW7160154723
LanguageEN
References cited44

How to see the future through the eyes of the children? Over the last twenty years, scholars have been exploring what children can and/or can not do to reduce climate risks. Recent spikes in academic work on the topic hasskewed towards the views that empowered children can be planetary guardians. Unfortunately, there is limited robust research documenting how boys and girls perceive climate risk management through longitudinal observation. Gender matters since childhood. Girls and boys see the world differently from adults. This exploratory study used photovoice methods, engaging 24 students in activities such as photo-taking, interviews, group discussions, and a photo exhibition over 12 months, from baseline to endline. The key questions include how children perceive climate change risk in urban, suburban, and rural areas of West Timor, using the longitudinal photovoice method. The findings are clustered into thematic analysis: (1) boys'/girls’ perception of risk management; (2) views on vulnerability reduction measures; and (3) sociocultural influence on girls’ and boys’ roles in climate risk management. The data suggests that sociocultural theory of traditional gender roles within families significantly influence how boys and girls perceive their roles and capabilities, and the need for multistakeholder collaborations to enhance disaster and climate change education for children and youth.

Climate change · Perspective (graphical) · Photovoice · Poison control · Suicide prevention · Vulnerability (computing) · Climate Change Communication and Perception · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Innovative Human-Technology Interaction · Participatory Visual Research Methods

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