| This dissertation provides a qualitative analysis of how young adults make meaning of their emotions relating to global environmental problems. An overwhelming majority of scientists agree that human behaviors are causing detrimental effects to the global environment, such as climate change, deforestation, and species extinction. However, much less information is known about the intra-individual experiences of these global problems, specifically emotional responses. This study describes the emotional experience of nine young-adult individuals between the ages of 20--35 reporting high levels of concern for the environment. An analysis of the unique codes and themes generated from the participant interviews demonstrates the importance of future research on this topic. |
