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Drivers of Climate Change Risk Perceptions among Diverse Forest Stakeholders in Maine, USA.
- Source :
- Society & Natural Resources; May2022, Vol. 35 Issue 5, p467-486, 20p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Climate change is impacting forest ecosystems, which support key ecosystem services and the general well-being of natural resource-dependent communities in Northeastern, USA. Understanding the determinants of climate change risk perceptions among forest resource stakeholders is critical to eliciting broad support for adaptation. We examined social-psychological drivers of climate change risk perceptions using hierarchical regression based on an online survey of 211 forest stakeholders, representing a wide range of subsectors, in Maine, USA. Using the climate change risk perceptions model (CCRPM), we explained 70% of the variance in risk perception. Political orientation, belief in climate change, social norms, affect, and experience with weather-related impacts were all significant predictors of perceived risk. Mediation results demonstrate that experience with weather-related impacts influences risk perceptions indirectly via attribution and holistic affect. This study advances our understanding of the social-psychological determinants of climate change risk perceptions, with implications for communication and outreach strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08941920
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Society & Natural Resources
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 157155640
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2021.1991066