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December 2, 2025Frontiers in PsychologyOpen Access

Eco-anxiety and ocean stewardship: evidence from a U.S. National Survey

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Overview

Exploratory survey reveals eco-anxiety drives conservation action in U.S. adults, highlighting the role of emotions.

Key Points

  • Individuals experiencing pro-environmental behaviors reported a strong emotional connection to the marine environment, driving action.
  • Regression analysis indicated that eco-anxiety is motivated by psychological responses toward ocean degradation and conservation action.
  • Survey conducted across 1,226 adults revealed insights into the effects of eco-anxiety on conservation behaviors, particularly fear's role.
  • Addressing eco-anxiety through conservation messaging could strengthen emotional resilience and commitment to ocean stewardship.

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Chris O’Halloran (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692e3d626c9b3ab28c186d43https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1680637
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