Unveiling adolescents’ climate agency modes and their personal, behavioral, and environmental determinants: a qualitative study
Jennifer Cunha, Rafaela Carneiro, Marcelo Félix, Pedro Rosário · 2026
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Jennifer Cunha, Rafaela Carneiro, Marcelo Felix, and Pedro Rosario explore how teens act on climate change in a 2026 study. Young people are often urged to lead on climate action, but less is known about how they see their own role. The team drew on a theory of human agency that links the person, behavior, and setting.
Fifty one middle and high school students took part in interviews with photo prompts and a group talk. Most reported solo or group actions that lacked the full marks of agency, such as clear goals and belief in success. Thin knowledge, low expected results, weak control, and few local resources all played a part. The authors draw lessons for schools that want to build stronger climate action.
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| CREATOR | Jennifer Cunha, Rafaela Carneiro, Marcelo Félix, Pedro Rosário |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 88 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |