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{"title":"Delay means death: Development and validation of an inventory to measure support for climate delay discourses","authors":"Adrian D. Wójcik,&nbsp;Michał Główczewski,&nbsp;Taciano L. Milfont","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103168","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103168","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Addressing the climate crisis requires a nuanced understanding of the beliefs that undermine individual and collective action. While climate denial has been extensively studied, less attention has been paid to “climate delayism”—a set of beliefs that, while not necessarily negating anthropogenic climate change, serve to justify inaction. These delayist beliefs typically involve shifting responsibility, promoting non-transformational solutions, emphasizing the flaws of climate policies, and downplaying climate impacts. Although climate delayism has been identified as a rhetorical strategy among corporate and political elites, its prevalence within the general public remains under-researched, partly due to the lack of a validated measurement tool. This study addresses that gap by developing and validating the Climate Delayism Inventory (CDI) to assess delayist beliefs and examining their prevalence and associations with climate anxiety and denial, drawing on two representative samples of citizens in Poland and the UK (<em>N</em>_total = 1038), with a follow-up study using a representative US sample (<em>N</em> = 988). Our results show that: (1) the CDI exhibits a similar seven-factor structure across all three countries, supporting its cross-national validity; (2) mean levels of endorsement were relatively high across all seven CDI scales, indicating that beliefs supporting climate delayism are common among the public rather than marginal; (3) greater adherence to climate delayism is associated with political conservatism, lower negative climate emotions, and higher climate denial; and (4) critically, some delayist beliefs are held even by respondents who believe in climate change and are concerned about it. We discuss these findings and propose that as outright denialist beliefs wane, delay discourses are becoming a more predominant and insidious obstacle to transformative climate action.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Psychology","volume":"114 ","pages":"Article 103168"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148854547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Green space and child development: Exposure-specific associations with neurobehavioral profiles identified through latent profile and network analysis","authors":"Lixin Hu ,&nbsp;Yawen Tan ,&nbsp;Zhengge Jin ,&nbsp;Wenxin Ge ,&nbsp;Liqing Yao ,&nbsp;Wanxin Wu ,&nbsp;Jiaqi Chen ,&nbsp;Xiuzhi Yang ,&nbsp;Zhuowen Wu ,&nbsp;Sichun Lin ,&nbsp;Yinhuan Guo ,&nbsp;Qiqi Lai ,&nbsp;Jingyang Fang ,&nbsp;Yajun Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103081","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103081","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Existing evidence has documented associations between green space and children's mental health and cognition, prior studies have typically examined isolated outcomes using remote-sensing metrics, overlooking integrated neurobehavioral profiles and the role of self-reported experiences. We addressed this gap by examining associations between multidimensional green space and integrated neurobehavioral profiles among 5344 children in southern China. Children's executive function and emotional-behavioral problems were assessed using parent-reported Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), respectively. Objective greenspace was assessed via satellite-based indices (the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), soil-adjusted vegetation index (SAVI), and enhanced vegetation index (EVI)) and street view-based green view index (GVI). Self-reported green space experience and engagement encompassed accessibility, window views, indoor plants, usage patterns, and perceived quality. Latent Profile Analysis (LPA) integrated BRIEF and SDQ dimensions to identify distinct neurobehavioral profiles. Associations with multidimensional green space metrics were examined using linear modeling, and network analysis was applied to pinpoint core nodes. LPA identified four distinct neurobehavioral profiles, ranging from “Well-Adapted” (Profile 1) with minimal difficulties to “Pervasive Difficulties” (Profile 4) characterized by the most severe problems. Relative to Profile 1, satellite-based indices were associated only with Profile 4, while GVI was associated with both Profile 3 (Hyperactive-Cognitive Dysregulation) and Profile 4. In contrast, self-reported experience and engagement showed broader associations. Furthermore, network analysis identified emotional symptoms as a core node. These findings indicate that associations between green space and children's neurobehavioral development are profile-specific, with emotional symptoms potentially representing a key factor.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Psychology","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 103081"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148185451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does decarbonisation lead to psychological De-territorialisation? An emerging challenge for a just transition in coal and carbon-intensive regions across EU countries","authors":"Ricardo García-Mira ,&nbsp;Nachatter Singh Garha ,&nbsp;Christian Klöckner ,&nbsp;Andrei Holman","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103084","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103084","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Decarbonisation of economies has become a major policy focus in many European countries to meet carbon emission targets as outlined in the Paris agreement. However, the discontinuation of large-scale carbon intensive industries may cause a local disruption of the economy and reduce the source of income and employment for a large part of the population in coal- and carbon-intensive regions, which in turn will accelerate the process of de-territorialisation as indicated in citizens leaving the regions. The European commission has promised a just transition for these regions, so that nobody feels left behind in this transition, but the actual impact of decarbonisation measures on the psychological level still requires more scrutiny. In this paper, we will analyse the psychological impact of decarbonisation measures and their relation with place attachment on people's intentions to migrate from these regions and their level of overall life satisfaction, which are important driving factors for the de-territorialisation process. We also explore the impact of gender, age, education, nativity and duration of stay in the region on their decision to migrate and their level of life satisfaction. We use data from a quantitative survey (n = 2892) in 13 coal- and carbon-intensive regions in 9 European countries and employ a structural equation modelling approach with subgroup analyses. In the analyses, we find that the place attachment plays an important role in increasing life satisfaction and reducing the intention to relocate, while perceived stress and financial threats have an opposite impact.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Psychology","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 103084"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148185452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Eco-emotions in children and adolescents: A rapid review of the qualitative literature","authors":"Judy Wu ,&nbsp;Gina Martin ,&nbsp;Maya Gislason ,&nbsp;Julia Kaufmann ,&nbsp;Hasina Samji","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102894","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102894","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The global environmental crisis, driven by climate change and environmental degradation (CCED), profoundly impacts the mental and emotional well-being of children and adolescents. This is of concern as children and adolescents are likely to have disproportionate and long-term CCED-related mental health impacts due to their developmental stage, limited influence over environmental decision-making, and long-term exposure to CCED impacts. Recent research has increasingly sought to understand the psychological impacts of emotions related to the awareness of CCED, referred to as eco-emotions. However, much of this research has focused predominantly on fear and anxiety, commonly termed climate- and eco-anxiety. To address the gap in understanding the broader spectrum of eco-emotions experienced by children and adolescent, a rapid review of qualitative literature was conducted. This rapid review searched six electronic databases and synthesized findings from 48 qualitative and mixed methods studies. Across many studies, emotions such as worry, fear, anxiety, and anger were reported by participants. Sadness, grief, powerlessness, and helplessness were also found in some studies. While the eco-emotions experienced were predominantly found to be negative, eco-emotions such as hope, optimism, and happiness were also observed, particularly among those participating in CCED-focused programming (e.g., educational initiatives, community-based environmental projects, or programs explicitly addressing eco-emotions). Apathy toward CCED was noted in some cases and was often linked to perceptions about its relevance or perceived immunity to its impacts. Some studies reported on deleterious mental health and well-being impacts related to negative eco-emotions. Methods of coping with eco-emotions were also extracted and synthesized. Children and adolescents reported the use of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies, such as engagement in pro-environmental behaviours and connecting with friends and family for support. In a small number of studies, meaning-focused strategies such as positive reframing of the global environmental crisis were also noted. Findings from this review highlight the need for eco-emotions research beyond climate- and eco-anxiety and underscore the importance of tailored CCED-programming to support children and adolescents experiencing negative eco-emotions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Psychology","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102894"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148241514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Corrigendum to “Sites of meaning-making: Places of attachment afford psychological meaning” [Journal of Environmental Psychology 110 (2026) 102958]","authors":"Ashley N. Krause ,&nbsp;Margaux N.A. Wienk ,&nbsp;Matthew Baldwin ,&nbsp;Liudmila Titova ,&nbsp;Holli-Anne Passmore ,&nbsp;Gregory D. Webster ,&nbsp;Erin C. Westgate","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103053","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103053","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Psychology","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 103053"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148241777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Engaging through enraging: Does inciting anger about climate change increase support for climate action?","authors":"Samantha K. Stanley ,&nbsp;Thea Gregersen ,&nbsp;Elizabeth Summerell ,&nbsp;Iain Walker","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103074","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103074","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>People are increasingly reporting feeling angry about climate change, but to what extent does this anger fuel climate change engagement? Climate anger is correlated with pro-climate action, but there is limited evidence about whether climate anger is <em>causally</em> linked to climate action. In our first study, we adapted an established anger induction paradigm to elicit participants' own rationale for being angry about inaction on climate change. Compared to control condition participants, those who completed the climate anger induction task were more willing to engage in collective action, make personal sacrifices for the environment, and reported stronger support for climate policies that were either punitive (e.g., taxes on polluters) or reparative (e.g., compensating those who suffer losses due to climate change). Because past research suggests the strength of the anger-action link depends on people's reasons for being angry about climate change, our second study aimed to induce anger specifically about the injustice of climate change. While completing this task was no more effective for climate outcomes than inducing anger about climate change more broadly, it did heighten pro-climate responding compared to a control condition, and – surprisingly – there was preliminary evidence it united responses across the political spectrum. Together, the findings contribute to a better understanding of the causal role of anger in activating support for climate solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Psychology","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 103074"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148185449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The restorative effects of nature exposure via virtual reality on well-being, self-control, and working memory","authors":"Zoey K.Y. Eun,&nbsp;Hwajin Yang,&nbsp;Nicole R.Y. Chen,&nbsp;Andree Hartanto","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103082","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103082","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The psychological benefits of nature exposure are vital for well-being in an increasingly urbanised world. While previous research has consistently demonstrated the restorative effects of natural environments on both physical and psychological health, findings on virtual nature simulations remain mixed, possibly due to the limited immersive quality of conventional displays. Virtual reality (VR), however, provides immersive visual and auditory engagement, making it a promising alternative for delivering nature-based experiences when direct exposure to real nature environments is unavailable. The present study examined the effects of VR-simulated nature on attentional and emotional restoration and self-control capacity, using a preregistered, within-subjects experimental design. Participants experienced both the VR nature condition and the non-immersive urban video condition as a control, with the order of conditions counterbalanced across participants. Emotional restoration, self-control capacity, and working memory capacity, as an index of attentional restoration, were assessed before and after each condition. VR nature exposure significantly enhanced self-control capacity and positive affect, while reducing negative affect compared to the urban control condition. However, no significant differences between the conditions were observed in working memory capacity. This research demonstrates that VR-simulated nature exposure improves affective outcomes and self-control capacity. These findings contribute to our understanding of VR technology as a potential alternative for urban populations with limited access to natural environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Psychology","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 103082"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148185450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Corrigendum to “Prebunking interventions against climate misinformation: A systematic review on effectiveness and implementation” [J. Environ. Psychol. 111 (2026) 103029]","authors":"Giuseppe La Selva ,&nbsp;Lucia Monacis ,&nbsp;Sander van der Linden","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103059","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103059","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Psychology","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 103059"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148241778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Contrasting urban and rural pathways linking green areas to mental health","authors":"Karla Vieira Morato ,&nbsp;Jonathan R. Rhodes ,&nbsp;Yuan-Pang Wang ,&nbsp;Laura Helena S.G. Andrade ,&nbsp;Thais Mauad ,&nbsp;Gabriela Marques di Giulio ,&nbsp;Paula Ribeiro Prist ,&nbsp;Jean Paul Metzger","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103088","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103088","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Contact with green areas is widely recognized as a contributor to improved mental well-being, yet the pathways through which these benefits emerge may differ substantially across urban and rural contexts. These benefits can depend on multiple factors, including the extent to which people feel emotionally connected to nature, that is, their <em>nature relatedness</em>. To explore these relationships, we conducted a cross-sectional study using a nationwide online survey of 5072 adults in Brazil (4250 urban; 822 rural). Mental health was assessed using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), and emotional connection to nature via the Nature Relatedness Scale. Environmental exposure was measured through self-reported visitation patterns and objective land-cover data within a 1-km residential buffer. Data were analyzed using Generalized Linear Models (GLMs) stratified by residential context. We found that the overall proportion of participants with psychological distress did not differ significantly between urban and rural residents (∼51%). However, the ways in which green areas and <em>nature relatedness</em> influenced mental health varied markedly. Among urban participants, frequent visits to diverse green areas correlated with fewer mental health issues. Conversely, higher <em>nature relatedness</em> (specifically the <em>self</em> dimension) was associated with greater anxiety, suggesting a potential psychological burden tied to environmental sensitivity. In rural settings, abundant green cover was not protective; herbaceous cover correlated with higher depression, and forest cover was negatively associated with <em>nature relatedness</em>, reflecting a possible utilitarian perception of the landscape. However, blue areas emerged as the primary environments associated with emotional connection in rural areas, and visiting green areas even once a week was linked to lower depression. Across both contexts, environmental barriers were linked to poorer mental health outcomes, including safety concerns in urban areas and a lack of adequate infrastructure in rural settings. Ultimately, our findings underscore that the association between nature and mental well-being extends beyond mere green area availability. Rather, this relationship is closely intertwined with the individual's affective connection to nature, active engagement, and the specific socio-environmental barriers of urban and rural landscapes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Psychology","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 103088"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148185283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Landmarks reset self-localization but not goal-localization: Evidence for interactive error propagation in navigation","authors":"Yue Chen,&nbsp;Jasmin Chan,&nbsp;Advait M. Gulawani,&nbsp;Weimin Mou","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103066","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103066","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigated how self-localization errors, specifically position and heading errors, propagate to goal-localization error during navigation. Goal error can be defined as the difference between position and heading errors. The interactive-propagation hypothesis posits that position and heading errors arising from the same cues (e.g., self-motion) are correlated. Because goal computation incorporates both components, shared error can partially cancel, and the degree of cancellation is determined by their correlation. If landmarks reset position but not heading, this selective intervention may weaken their correlation, thereby reducing shared error and limiting the reduction of goal error even when position error itself is reduced. In contrast, the independent-propagation hypothesis holds that resetting position errors alone is sufficient to reduce goal errors. Two experiments in an immersive virtual environment tested these hypotheses. Participants learned five goal locations and two landmark locations arranged around a designated home location. After walking a two-leg path toward one landmark, they replaced the original goal locations either with or without the landmark visible at the test position. In Experiment 1, landmarks provided positional but not heading information; in Experiment 2, they provided both. The results showed that selectively reducing position error without reducing heading error failed to reduce goal error but decreased the correlation between position and heading errors. In contrast, reducing both errors reduced goal error without altering their correlation. These findings demonstrated that goal-localization errors depend not only on the magnitude of individual self-localization errors but also on their covariance structure, supporting the interactive-propagation hypothesis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Psychology","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 103066"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148185281","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}