Investigating student perceptions and vulnerability to heat stress in campus residences using Reddit
Climate change, health, and wellbeing
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8423337 |
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| Authors | Yuki Yeung (0009-0005-5979-142X, University of Waterloo, corresponding author), Susan J Elliott (0000-0001-5514-1116, University of Waterloo) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 68 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 394-409 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Canadian Geographies / Géographies canadiennes (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0008-3658 • E-ISSN: 1541-0064 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/cag.12912 |
| OpenAlex | W4392963712 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 32 |
This exploratory research investigated the sufficiency of existing infrastructure to adapt to high temperatures and explored the perceptions of heat stress from students in on‐campus residences at the U15 Group of Universities in Canada. The prevalence of air conditioning in student residences was used to estimate the adaptive capacity of existing infrastructure, and posts and comments on Reddit relevant to the perceptions of heat stress were collected in January 2023 through a query of relevant key words within each institution's subreddit. Most institutions (80%) had some residences with air conditioning. However, four main themes emerged through the thematic analysis of 409 posts and comments on Reddit: (1) complaints, (2) impacts on wellbeing, (3) adaptation strategies, and (4) climate change. The perceptions of heat stress from students suggest that existing available cooling strategies do not provide sufficient adaptation to high indoor temperatures. Recognizing student perceptions and experiences is necessary in designing and implementing future adaptation strategies to promote the health and wellbeing of postsecondary students in Canada
Adaptation (eye) · Climate change · Exploratory research · Heat stress · Medical education · Perception · Qualitative research · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Vulnerability (computing) · Applied Psychology · Building Energy and Comfort Optimization · Climate Change and Health Impacts · Computer Science · Medicine · Psychology · Urban Green Space and Health
Hot weather and heat extremes
Grounded Theory and Organizational Research
Reducing the health effects of hot weather and heat extremes
Age at onset of mental disorders worldwide
The Discovery of Grounded Theory
Perceived Adverse Health Effects of Heat and Their Determinants in Deprived Neighbourhoods
Healthy Indoor Environments
Factors Influencing the Mental Health Consequences of Climate Change in Canada
Adapting to Climate Change
Using thematic analysis in psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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