| This dissertation served as a preliminary exploration of the individual factors, ideological orientations, and lived experiences that shape the ways in which disaster mental health workers perceive Climate Change and its associated threats. Multidisciplinary literature on climate change, risk, worldview, and ecological consciousness was reviewed. Grounded in community psychology approaches, the study employed a quasi-experimental, mixed methods design. A diverse sample of 102 (n=102) humanitarian or disaster mental health workers was recruited. Demographic information and data about worldview and attitudes towards Climate Change was collected and analyzed inferentially. Factors supporting environmental consciousness and awareness of Climate Change and Climate Change threats were identified. Qualitative data was collected to assess participants' opinions regarding future training, policy, and research agendas related to climate change generated by the psychosocial community; their responses reflected an investment in social justice and environmental consciousness. This dissertation concludes with recommendations for future research based on its findings. |
