The correlation between global climate change anxiety and death anxiety in women: A case study from the zone of 6 February earthquake.

IF 2.7 4区医学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY

International Journal of Social Psychiatry Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-17 DOI:10.1177/00207640251328599

Fatma Melike Erkan, Funda Kavak Budak

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Abstract

Aim: This study aims to determine the correlation between global climate change anxiety and death anxiety in women.

Method: The population of this correlational descriptive study consisted of women who lived in a informal living conditions in a province due to the earthquake. Five hundred women were included in the study. The data were collected using a Descriptive Characteristics Form, the Climate Change Anxiety Scale, and the Death Anxiety Scale by holding face-to-face interviews with women who lived in the informal living conditions between June and September 2024.

Findings: The total mean score of the women on the climate change anxiety scale was 20.73 ± 8.05. The total mean score of the participants on the death anxiety scale was 9.55 ± 3.34 (Table 2). A statistically significant positive weak correlation was found between the total mean score of the participants on the Climate Change Anxiety Scale and their total mean score on the Death Anxiety Scale (p < .05).

Conclusion: The anxiety level of the participants about climate change could be considered to be low. The death anxiety score of the women was 'severe'. As the climate change anxiety of the participants increased, so did their death anxiety.

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全球气候变化焦虑与妇女死亡焦虑之间的相关性：来自2月6日地震区的案例研究。

目的：本研究旨在确定全球气候变化焦虑与女性死亡焦虑之间的相关性。方法：本相关描述性研究的人口包括因地震而生活在一个省非正式生活条件下的妇女。500名女性参与了这项研究。通过对2024年6月至9月期间生活在非正式生活条件下的妇女进行面对面访谈，使用描述性特征表、气候变化焦虑量表和死亡焦虑量表收集数据。结果：妇女在气候变化焦虑量表上的总平均得分为20.73±8.05。死亡焦虑量表的总平均得分为9.55±3.34（表2）。气候变化焦虑量表的总均分与死亡焦虑量表的总均分呈显著的正相关(p)。结论：气候变化焦虑水平较低。这些女性的死亡焦虑评分为“严重”。随着参与者对气候变化的焦虑增加，他们对死亡的焦虑也在增加。

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International Journal of Social Psychiatry PSYCHIATRY-

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120

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Social Psychiatry, established in 1954, is a leading publication dedicated to the field of social psychiatry. It serves as a platform for the exchange of research findings and discussions on the influence of social, environmental, and cultural factors on mental health and well-being. The journal is particularly relevant to psychiatrists and multidisciplinary professionals globally who are interested in understanding the broader context of psychiatric disorders and their impact on individuals and communities. Social psychiatry, as a discipline, focuses on the origins and outcomes of mental health issues within a social framework, recognizing the interplay between societal structures and individual mental health. The journal draws connections with related fields such as social anthropology, cultural psychiatry, and sociology, and is influenced by the latest developments in these areas. The journal also places a special emphasis on fast-track publication for brief communications, ensuring that timely and significant research can be disseminated quickly. Additionally, it strives to reflect its international readership by publishing state-of-the-art reviews from various regions around the world, showcasing the diverse practices and perspectives within the psychiatric disciplines. This approach not only contributes to the scientific understanding of social psychiatry but also supports the global exchange of knowledge and best practices in mental health care.