Akademik Məlumat İdarəetmə Sistemi
Archives of Health Science and Research, vol.12, no.1, 2025 (Scopus)
Objective: Climate change causes natural disasters and extreme weather events. It affects people’s quality of life and psychological health directly or indirectly. This study investigates the relationship between various socio-demographic factors and the levels of eco-anxiety. Methods: The study utilized a quantitative research design with a relational pattern. The research was conducted online with 1009 participants aged between 18 and 70 years residing in Türkiye. The “Personal Information Form” and the “Hogg Eco-Anxiety Scale” were used to assess participants’ anxiety levels. Results: The eco-anxiety levels of female participants were higher than those of men. Significant differences were found according to work status. Although not significant, it was determined that eco-anxiety decreased as the age of the participants increased. Conclusion: Our study showed that the participants’ eco-anxiety level was low and that eco-anxiety was affected by various variables. The results of the study will contribute to public health specialists working on eco-anxiety.