The Impact of Emotional Factors of Place Attachment and Disaster Anxiety on Climate Change Action Behaviors

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate how emotional factors, such as place attachment and disaster anxiety, influence residents' efforts to engage in climate change mitigation and adaptation behaviors. To achieve this, an online survey was conducted among adults aged 18 to 69 residing in the Tokyo Bay coastal area, where concerns about climate change impacts are growing. A total of 864 responses were collected. The analysis revealed that stronger place attachment and heightened state anxiety regarding disasters were associated with increased climate change action. However, the overall effect of these factors remained limited.