iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Marc Williams @clinpsy-marc.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Climate anxiety (CA) isn’t the problem. Powerlessness is. Two papers. Two key findings: No link with generalised anxiety or unhealthy behaviours (when CA is measured without including functional impairment) More climate action - but only when people have self-efficacy. (Links in next post 👇)

sciencedirect.com

Climate Anxiety in the United Kingdom: Associations with Environmentally Relevant Behavioural Intentions, and the Moderating Role of Efficacy

Reports of ‘climate anxiety’ are increasingly emerging across the globe, including in the UK. This study aimed to advance the field by (i) assessing w…

100

Marc Williams @clinpsy-marc.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Disconnection can blunt the pain. But it also narrows our sense of who we are. Like a tree unaware its own branch is being cut. Connection hurts—but it’s also where purpose lives.

100

Marc Williams @clinpsy-marc.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

It’s associated with greater well-being, meaning, and even joy. But it also makes us more open to grief. That’s the quiet cost of belonging.

100

Marc Williams @clinpsy-marc.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

When we feel part of the natural world, its damage becomes personal. Psychologists call this nature connectedness—not just liking nature, but feeling yourself as part of it.

100

Marc Williams @clinpsy-marc.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Some people experience climate change as a threat ‘out there.’ Others feel it like a wound in their own body. Why?

100

Marc Williams @clinpsy-marc.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Our paper is out! Low self efficacy dampens the positive relationship between climate anxiety and pro-environmental behaviours. This has policy and clinical implications.

051

Reposted by Marc Williams

Wouter Poortinga @wouterpoortinga.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

New publication! 📢 This study, led by Alice Roberts as part of her DClinPsy, examines the structure of a shortened #CCAS #ClimateAnxiety scale, its link to pro-environmental behaviour and the role of efficacy therein: (1/4) doi.org/10.1016/j.je... @cast-centre.bsky.social @clinpsy-marc.bsky.social

doi.org

Redirecting

152

Reposted by Marc Williams

John Fox @jrefox.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Really excited to be the new co- editor in chief of Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice with @clinpsy-marc.bsky.social. Looking forward to helping shape the journal over the next few years with Marc!

031

Reposted by Marc Williams

Kai Thomas @drkaithomas95.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

We've recently created a bluesky account for our HCRW-funded study. Please follow to hear about upcoming opportunities and study updates 😊 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

041

Reposted by Marc Williams

Wouter Poortinga @wouterpoortinga.bsky.social · 03/01/2024

Fully funded #PhD opportunity at the School of Psychology, Cardiff on #ClimateDistress. Application deadline 01 March 2024. Interested? Get in touch with Marc Williams, Prof John Fox or me (#ClimateChange #ClimateAnxiety #EcoAnxiety). More info here 👇👇👇 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DEZ741/p...

153