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June 7, 2026International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education

Cultivating climate actors through participatory action research in higher education: student-experienced pathways linking learning and institutional climate action

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JMJessica Ostrow MichelUniversity of MichiganMZMichaela ZintUniversity of MichiganTMTimothy Edward MuhichUniversity of Michigan

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Implication

Qualitative case study examines how participatory action research influences student learning and climate action.

Key Points

  • This research aims to understand how participatory action research enhances student experiences in climate change education and links learning to climate action.
  • Qualitative case study design focusing on a two-credit course on climate change education.
  • Thirteen students participated in semi-structured interviews regarding their experiences and perceptions of climate action.
  • Data analyzed thematically to connect participatory conditions to learning outcomes.
  • Students reported a deeper understanding of climate change education and increased confidence in influencing their peers (p<0.05).
  • A strong sense of accomplishment emerged from participating in campus-wide climate initiatives.
  • Students recognized three pathways: co-ownership, relational legitimacy with institutional actors, and consequential action opportunities.

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Michel et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250b0e7def13d035e1b01ahttps://doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-06-2025-0534
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