Community satisfaction and risk perception of local devastation due to climate change
Introduction: Community satisfaction and risk perception are important in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and developing comprehensive and equitable climate policy. This study focused on understanding the relationship between the risk perception of future local devastation due to c...
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| description | Introduction: Community satisfaction and risk perception are important in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and developing comprehensive and equitable climate policy. This study focused on understanding the relationship between the risk perception of future local devastation due to climate change and community satisfaction in British Columbia, Canada. Methods: Using British Columbia Climate Distress Monitoring System data, we conducted a multivariate logistical analysis to examine this association while considering confounders and independent predictors, including age, gender, income, education, ethnicity, population density, and political orientation. Results: The results revealed that the perception of an increased risk of future local devastation due to climate change was negatively associated with neighborhood satisfaction. However, no statistical relationship was found between housing satisfaction and risk perception. Furthermore, individuals who had experienced displacement from natural disasters, identified as women, belonged to Indigenous communities, or held liberal political views were more likely to perceive higher climate risks. In contrast, a higher income level (above $90,000) and increased population density had the opposite effect on such risk perception. Conclusions: These findings emphasize the importance of community satisfaction in shaping the perceived risk of climate disasters and informing the development of climate mitigation and adaptation policies. A cohesive community can help individuals cope with climate disasters mentally, physically, and financially. It is essential for equitable policy-making processes to address disparities in race, age, gender, income, and political orientation when considering the impact of climate change and policy readiness. Building climate-resilient communities involves strengthening social connections, integrating community resources, and supporting vulnerable populations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3f28efc18fb3416eae523fcc63337b882023-12-08T04:46:59ZengElsevierThe Journal of Climate Change and Health2667-27822023-11-0114100271Community satisfaction and risk perception of local devastation due to climate changeAlexi T. Hu0Nathaniel Tok1Andreea Bratu2Kiffer G. Card3Gina Martin4Kalysha Closson5Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; Corresponding author at: BLU 11511, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6, CanadaFaculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, CanadaFaculty of Medicine, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaFaculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, CanadaFaculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University, Athabasca, CanadaFaculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, CanadaIntroduction: Community satisfaction and risk perception are important in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and developing comprehensive and equitable climate policy. This study focused on understanding the relationship between the risk perception of future local devastation due to climate change and community satisfaction in British Columbia, Canada. Methods: Using British Columbia Climate Distress Monitoring System data, we conducted a multivariate logistical analysis to examine this association while considering confounders and independent predictors, including age, gender, income, education, ethnicity, population density, and political orientation. Results: The results revealed that the perception of an increased risk of future local devastation due to climate change was negatively associated with neighborhood satisfaction. However, no statistical relationship was found between housing satisfaction and risk perception. Furthermore, individuals who had experienced displacement from natural disasters, identified as women, belonged to Indigenous communities, or held liberal political views were more likely to perceive higher climate risks. In contrast, a higher income level (above $90,000) and increased population density had the opposite effect on such risk perception. Conclusions: These findings emphasize the importance of community satisfaction in shaping the perceived risk of climate disasters and informing the development of climate mitigation and adaptation policies. A cohesive community can help individuals cope with climate disasters mentally, physically, and financially. It is essential for equitable policy-making processes to address disparities in race, age, gender, income, and political orientation when considering the impact of climate change and policy readiness. Building climate-resilient communities involves strengthening social connections, integrating community resources, and supporting vulnerable populations.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667278223000706Risk perceptionCommunity satisfactionClimate changeCanada |
| spellingShingle | Alexi T. Hu Nathaniel Tok Andreea Bratu Kiffer G. Card Gina Martin Kalysha Closson Community satisfaction and risk perception of local devastation due to climate change The Journal of Climate Change and Health Risk perception Community satisfaction Climate change Canada |
| title | Community satisfaction and risk perception of local devastation due to climate change |
| title_full | Community satisfaction and risk perception of local devastation due to climate change |
| title_fullStr | Community satisfaction and risk perception of local devastation due to climate change |
| title_full_unstemmed | Community satisfaction and risk perception of local devastation due to climate change |
| title_short | Community satisfaction and risk perception of local devastation due to climate change |
| title_sort | community satisfaction and risk perception of local devastation due to climate change |
| topic | Risk perception Community satisfaction Climate change Canada |
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