Climate Change Information's Impact on Death-Thought Accessibility and Global Climate Change Belief

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1: Introduction
  • Introduction and Background
  • Problem Statement and Purpose
  • Research Questions and Hypotheses
  • Theoretical Foundation
  • Nature of the Study
  • Definition of Terms
  • Scope and Delimitations
  • Assumptions and Limitations
  • Significance of the Study
  • Summary
• Chapter 2: Literature Review
  • Introduction
  • Literature Search Strategy
  • Terror Management Theory
  • Death-Thought Accessibility
  • Global Climate Change: Belief and Information
  • Summary
• Chapter 3: Research Method

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation examines the influence of climate change information on death-thought accessibility (DTA) and global climate change belief. The study investigates whether a relationship exists between DTA and belief certainty in global climate change, drawing upon Terror Management Theory as its theoretical foundation. The research aims to contribute to understanding the psychological factors affecting climate change skepticism.

• The impact of climate change information on DTA.
• The relationship between DTA and belief certainty in global climate change.
• The role of Terror Management Theory in explaining climate change attitudes.
• The potential for educational interventions to address climate change skepticism.
• The broader implications of climate change belief for environmental action.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the study, outlining the research problem, purpose, and hypotheses. It also explores the theoretical foundation, nature of the study, and its significance. Chapter 2 presents a comprehensive literature review, examining relevant theories and research on Terror Management Theory, death-thought accessibility, and global climate change belief. Chapter 3 details the research method used in the study, including the research design, methodology, and procedures.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The dissertation focuses on key topics such as climate change, death-thought accessibility, belief certainty, Terror Management Theory, and the psychological factors influencing climate change skepticism. The research utilizes an experimental design to investigate the impact of climate change information on individuals' beliefs and attitudes towards the issue.