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February 14, 2026YoungOpen Access

From Anger to Adaptation: The Process of Eco-anxiety in Young Australians

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APAnjalee PandithaNHNeil HarrisNWNicola Wiseman

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Overview

Qualitative exploration reveals dynamic adaptation processes concerning eco-anxiety in young Australians, suggesting crucial psychological adjustments.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore how young Australians experience and adapt to eco-anxiety stemming from the climate crisis.
  • Conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 young Australians aged 18–24 years.
  • Utilized interpretive phenomenological analysis to understand participants' experiences.
  • Applied Pihkala’s process model to guide the analysis.
  • Participants described a heavy emotional toll marked by anger and despair due to eco-anxiety.
  • Coping strategies included emotional distancing and engaging in pro-environmental actions.
  • Eco-anxiety influenced significant life choices, including career decisions and considerations about parenthood.

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Panditha et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699011172ccff479cfe57789https://doi.org/10.1177/11033088261418378
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