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December 10, 2025Nature Mental HealthOpen Access

A systematic review of social, political and geographic factors associated with eco-anxiety in children and young people

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CNClaire L. NiedzwiedzSKShamal M. KankawaleSKSrinivasa Vittal Katikireddi

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Overview

Systematic review identifies social, political, and geographic factors influencing eco-anxiety in children, suggesting the need for targeted adaptive strategies.

Key Points

  • This research aims to examine the various factors contributing to eco-anxiety in children and young people.
  • Conducted a systematic review of existing literature up to January 2025
  • Included 69 studies comprising quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research
  • Quality assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool
  • Identified social, political, and geographic factors associated with eco-anxiety
  • Found higher levels of eco-anxiety reported among young women and young adults
  • Highlighted consistent factors like media exposure and perceived government inaction

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Niedzwiedz et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69401d412d562116f28f83b0https://doi.org/10.1038/s44220-025-00550-z
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