This birth cohort study identifies individual, household, and neighborhood factors linked to eco-anxiety in adolescents, suggesting multifaceted interventions.
Key Points
Higher eco-anxiety scores were linked to being female and increased anxiety, along with engagement with environmental sources.
Income levels impacted eco-anxiety, where lower household income was associated with higher anxiety scores among adolescents.
The study employed hierarchical regression models to analyze factors influencing eco-anxiety using data from 1,188 adolescent participants.
Findings suggest that addressing eco-anxiety requires considering individual, household, and neighborhood factors for effective interventions.