52 research outputs found
The Landscape Analyses of Climate Psychology: A Bibliometric Analysis
No full textThis project aims to investigate the interdisciplinary field of climate psychology through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis, examining the intersection between human behavior, psychological well-being, and environmental sustainability. With the increasing impact of climate change on global populations, it is crucial to understand how psychological research can contribute to more equitable and just climate action. By using bibliometric techniques, this study will map the intellectual landscape of climate psychology, focusing on key contributors, thematic evolution, and collaboration networks in the field. Additionally, the project will apply a critical psychology lens to analyze how the research in this area addresses, or overlooks, issues of climate justice.
Study Objectives:
To systematically map the key research trends, thematic clusters, and influential networks in climate psychology, particularly from January 1995 to August 2024, through bibliometric techniques.
To evaluate how issues of climate justice and systemic barriers to equitable climate action are integrated into the psychological research on climate change, advocating for a paradigm shift toward action-oriented and justice-centered psychological inquiry.
Methodology
The project will utilize a dataset of academic publications from the Web of Science database. Bibliometric software tools, including VOSviewer and BiblioMatrix, will be employed for network analysis, enabling the identification of thematic clusters, leading authors, institutions, and countries contributing to this field. Specifically, the project will map co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks to visualize the structure of collaboration and thematic focus over time. The methodology will involve the following steps:
Data Collection: A comprehensive search query will be used to extract academic publications related to climate change, psychology, and climate justice from 1995 to 2024 from Web of Science.
Data Preprocessing: Cleaning and normalization of author names, institutions, and keywords will be conducted to ensure accuracy in network analysis.
Bibliometric Analysis: Using VOSviewer and BiblioMatrix, the data will be analyzed for co-authorship patterns, citation networks, and keyword co-occurrences to identify major research themes, contributors, and collaboration trends.
Thematic Clustering: Clustering techniques will be applied to group publications based on their thematic focus, such as pro-environmental behavior, mental health, sustainability, and climate justice.
Critical Lens Analysis: A critical psychology perspective will be applied to evaluate the field’s engagement with climate justice issues. This includes analyzing whether the research addresses systemic barriers to climate action and advocates for equitable, action-oriented solutions.
Expected Outcomes
This study is expected to generate several key outcomes:
A detailed mapping of the evolution of climate psychology from 1995 to 2024, highlighting leading authors, institutions, and research themes.
The identification of thematic clusters in the field, including sustainability, mental health, eco-anxiety, pro-environmental behavior, and risk perception.
An understanding of how the psychological research community collaborates globally and how these networks shape the field.
A critical assessment of the extent to which climate justice is incorporated into the psychological literature on climate change, with recommendations for future research that more explicitly addresses these concerns.
By the end of this project, we anticipate that the findings will provide a roadmap for advancing climate psychology research. We will argue for a more justice-centered approach that integrates climate justice perspectives and emphasizes the need for psychological research to inform policy and public engagement in ways that address systemic inequities and promote sustainable climate action.
Significance
This project is significant as it fills a crucial gap in the intersection of psychology and climate change research. The inclusion of climate justice perspectives in psychological research is still in its nascent stages. By critically analyzing the field’s current trajectory and advocating for more equitable research practices, this study will contribute to the development of climate psychology as a field that not only addresses human behavior and mental health but also supports justice-oriented solutions to the climate crisis
The Landscape Analyses of Climate Psychology: A Bibliometric Analysis
No full textThis project aims to investigate the interdisciplinary field of climate psychology through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis, examining the intersection between human behavior, psychological well-being, and environmental sustainability. With the increasing impact of climate change on global populations, it is crucial to understand how psychological research can contribute to more equitable and just climate action. By using bibliometric techniques, this study will map the intellectual landscape of climate psychology, focusing on key contributors, thematic evolution, and collaboration networks in the field. Additionally, the project will apply a critical psychology lens to analyze how the research in this area addresses, or overlooks, issues of climate justice.
Study Objectives:
To systematically map the key research trends, thematic clusters, and influential networks in climate psychology, particularly from January 1995 to August 2024, through bibliometric techniques.
To evaluate how issues of climate justice and systemic barriers to equitable climate action are integrated into the psychological research on climate change, advocating for a paradigm shift toward action-oriented and justice-centered psychological inquiry.
Methodology
The project will utilize a dataset of academic publications from the Web of Science database. Bibliometric software tools, including VOSviewer and BiblioMatrix, will be employed for network analysis, enabling the identification of thematic clusters, leading authors, institutions, and countries contributing to this field. Specifically, the project will map co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks to visualize the structure of collaboration and thematic focus over time. The methodology will involve the following steps:
Data Collection: A comprehensive search query will be used to extract academic publications related to climate change, psychology, and climate justice from 1995 to 2024 from Web of Science.
Data Preprocessing: Cleaning and normalization of author names, institutions, and keywords will be conducted to ensure accuracy in network analysis.
Bibliometric Analysis: Using VOSviewer and BiblioMatrix, the data will be analyzed for co-authorship patterns, citation networks, and keyword co-occurrences to identify major research themes, contributors, and collaboration trends.
Thematic Clustering: Clustering techniques will be applied to group publications based on their thematic focus, such as pro-environmental behavior, mental health, sustainability, and climate justice.
Critical Lens Analysis: A critical psychology perspective will be applied to evaluate the field’s engagement with climate justice issues. This includes analyzing whether the research addresses systemic barriers to climate action and advocates for equitable, action-oriented solutions.
Expected Outcomes
This study is expected to generate several key outcomes:
A detailed mapping of the evolution of climate psychology from 1995 to 2024, highlighting leading authors, institutions, and research themes.
The identification of thematic clusters in the field, including sustainability, mental health, eco-anxiety, pro-environmental behavior, and risk perception.
An understanding of how the psychological research community collaborates globally and how these networks shape the field.
A critical assessment of the extent to which climate justice is incorporated into the psychological literature on climate change, with recommendations for future research that more explicitly addresses these concerns.
By the end of this project, we anticipate that the findings will provide a roadmap for advancing climate psychology research. We will argue for a more justice-centered approach that integrates climate justice perspectives and emphasizes the need for psychological research to inform policy and public engagement in ways that address systemic inequities and promote sustainable climate action.
Significance
This project is significant as it fills a crucial gap in the intersection of psychology and climate change research. The inclusion of climate justice perspectives in psychological research is still in its nascent stages. By critically analyzing the field’s current trajectory and advocating for more equitable research practices, this study will contribute to the development of climate psychology as a field that not only addresses human behavior and mental health but also supports justice-oriented solutions to the climate crisis
Rethinking knowledge systems in psychology: addressing epistemic hegemony and systemic obstacles in climate change studies
No full textClimate psychology has emerged as a critical field examining how individuals and societies perceive, respond to, and engage with the climate crisis. However, the discipline remains deeply influenced by Western epistemologies, which privilege individualistic, anthropocentric, and positivist approaches to knowledge production. This perspective paper critically examines how Western bias shapes the theoretical frameworks, methodological approaches, and policy implications within climate psychology, often to the exclusion of non-Western epistemologies, particularly those from Indigenous and Global South communities. We argue that dominant Western paradigms, rooted in individualism, cognitive-behavioral models, and human-exceptionalist perspectives, constrain the field's ability to fully capture the complex, relational, and context-specific ways in which diverse populations engage with climate change. Moreover, the overreliance on quantitative and experimental methodologies systematically marginalizes Indigenous methodologies, such as storytelling, relational worldviews, and participatory research approaches, thereby limiting the inclusivity and ecological validity of climate psychology research. To address these limitations, we propose a decolonial approach to climate psychology, advocating for the integration of Indigenous epistemologies, pluralistic methodologies, and equitable research collaborations. By diversifying epistemic foundations and methodological tools, climate psychology can move beyond its Western biases, leading to more culturally responsive research and more effective and just climate interventions. This paper calls for a fundamental reorientation in climate psychology, one that values epistemic diversity as essential for addressing the multifaceted human dimensions of climate change
Climate change and gendered vulnerability: A systematic review of women’s health
No full textBackground: Climate change is an urgent global threat, with women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) disproportionately facing adverse health outcomes. Gendered roles, combined with socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors, exacerbate women’s vulnerabilities, increasing the burden of mental health issues, water insecurity, sanitation challenges, and caregiving responsibilities. Objectives: This review seeks to systematically examine the intersection between climate change and gendered health vulnerabilities, with a particular focus on women. It explores how climate change intensifies gender-specific risks and identifies pathways for integrating gender-responsive policies to mitigate both short- and long-term health impacts. Design: Following Arksey and O’Malley’s methodological framework, this systematic review mapped key concepts and evidence from studies conducted between January 2011 and January 2024. The review focuses on identifying the multifaceted health impacts of climate change on women, particularly in LMICs and marginalized communities. Data Sources and Methods: A systematic search was conducted in Web of Science and Scopus databases using key terms and Medical Subject Headings related to climate change, women’s health, gender inequality, mental health, water security, sanitation, and caregiving burdens. Studies were screened and selected based on relevance to the predefined criteria, with data extracted on study design, key findings, and limitations. Results: From 2163 citations screened, 61 studies were included in the final analysis. The review highlights that climate change disproportionately affects women, exacerbating pre-existing gender inequalities. Specific impacts include heightened mental health challenges, adverse maternal and newborn health outcomes, increased water insecurity, and an intensified caregiving burden. Women in LMICs are particularly vulnerable due to reduced access to resources, healthcare, and decision-making platforms, further limiting their adaptive capacities. Conclusion: The findings underscore the critical need for gender-responsive climate policies that address both immediate health impacts and the broader socioeconomic and environmental determinants affecting women. Effective climate adaptation strategies must integrate gender perspectives, ensuring that women’s specific vulnerabilities are accounted for in policy frameworks. This review advocates for the empowerment of women through increased access to resources and decision-making, thus enhancing their resilience and adaptive capacity in the face of climate change
Role of Media Consumption, Governmental Distrust & Psychological Vulnerability in Predicting Affective Well-being of University Students & Healthcare Professionals during COVID-19
No full textThe present research aimed to explore the role of media consumption, governmental distrust, and psychological vulnerability in predicting the practical well-being of university students and healthcare professionals during COVID-19. Two correlational studies were conducted. Study 1 was conducted with 411 university students (206 Women; 205 men), and it was conducted during the first lockdown in Pakistan. Study 2 was conducted during the thigh-intensity phase he COVID-19, and the sample comprised 375 healthcare professionals (198 women; 177 men). Both studies showed that higher levels of media consumption, governmental distrust, and psychological vulnerability were associated with lower levels of well-being. Our path models in both studies (with students and healthcare professionals) indicate that during the pandemic, participants’ level of media consumption, trust in the government, and their personal vulnerability were negatively associated with their affective well-being. These findings have implications for individuals’ affective well-being during healthcare crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic
Transformative strategies for enhancing women’s resilience to climate change: A policy perspective for low- and middle-income countries
No full textThis policy paper advocates for a transformative strategy to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), emphasizing the need to integrate gender considerations into climate resilience initiatives. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of women’s vulnerabilities, the paper calls for the dismantling of discriminatory socio-cultural norms and the enhancement of women’s capacities through digital health literacy, political empowerment, and the protection of sexual and reproductive health rights. Focusing on the health implications of climate change, particularly for pregnant women and newborns, the paper promotes a multi-sectoral approach that strengthens health systems and encourages community-based interventions. It underscores the importance of incorporating gender perspectives into climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, advocating for tailored health services in LMICs, and promoting women’s active involvement in climate-related decision-making processes. The methodology involves a qualitative, expert, and narrative synthesis of existing literature and policy analysis. The paper synthesizes existing research and policy recommendations to argue for a comprehensive policy framework and backs it with case studies from LMICs. This framework recognizes the complex interplay between women’s vulnerabilities and climate change, advocating for women’s empowerment as central to climate resilience efforts in LMICs. By integrating gender perspectives, enhancing health services for women, and fostering international collaboration, it proposes a holistic approach to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on women’s health and well-being. This approach not only acknowledges the specific challenges faced by women but also leverages their unique insights and experiences, positioning them as pivotal contributors to global climate resilience and sustainability efforts
Changing patterns in vocational education
No full textOne of the long standing issues in education development has been productive job training in rapidly changing economies. The argument has been made that vocational secondary schools are not well equipped for this task. Although vocational and academic schooling often result in similar levels of education and employment, the higher costs of the vocational schooling makes it a less attractive alternative. In the past 23 years of Bank lending for vocational education and training, there has been a clear shift away from vocational secondary schools toward various forms of training, outside the formal education system. Although investment has been shifting into nonformal training, secondary education is in need of new directions. Diversified secondary schools have not provided that direction, leaving questions about how secondary schools might meet social objectives cost effectively.Tertiary Education,Teaching and Learning,Gender and Education,Primary Education,Curriculum&Instruction
Civil War and Democracy in West Africa: Conflict Resolution Elections and Justice in Sierra Leone and Liberia by David Harris
No full textIn the book titled Civil War and Democracy in West Africa: Conflict Resolution Elections and Justice in Sierra Leone and Liberia, author David Harris comprehensively exemplifies how in the twenty-first century, elections are viewed and used as determinants in post-conflict settings. The author builds on the aforementioned argument while generally tracing the development of conflict resolution in Africa during the post-Cold War era, but while dedicating distinct attention to such developments in Sierra Leone and Liberia. Through the case studies of the two West African states i.e. Sierra Leone and Liberia, the author critically analyzes the emphasize accorded to the role of elections as the core of conflict termination and how the failure to participate in elections leaves states consequences which are completely uncalled for. The author lays substantial stress on questioning the role of the international community in strengthening the significance of post-conflict elections and conceptions of transitional justice, especially the emergence of the International Criminal Court (ICC) generally, alongside the emergence of ad hoc hybrid systems such as the Sierra Leone Special Court (SLSC) particularly. The author does not just illustrate a vivid picture of the literature on contemporary conflict resolution more broadly but does so specifically in relation to the African continent and the emergence of the new war notion in respect of Africa's various intra-state conflicts. Harris, in this account also provides a detailed portrayal of thematic considerations and developments in relation to the conflict in Africa, exploring the ideas of ethnicity and motivation such as greed vs grievance debate. Although the main focus of this book is conflict resolution and democratization, the study of elections as the converging point which serves as the intersection of local actors, international bodies and post-conflict elections constitutes the central thematic underpinning of the book
رشید امجد کے افسانوں میں مزاحمت کا علامتی اظہار
No full textIt is not duty of writer to solve different problem of society, but his duty is to point out the issues and write them in the shape of literature. There are different types of issues, some can explain in simple word and some require ambiguous writing. Writers use symbolic technique to express these sorts of issues and specially that are restricted. Author has tried to present Rasheed Amjid’s symbolic resistance against martial law. Author has also tried to present that which type of symbols Rasheed Amjid has used to address his issues and to what extant he succeeds
The Role of Fulbright Program in Building Positive Perception and Ally Image of the U.S. Among Pakistani Scholars
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