Perceptions Of Climate Research Articles

The Role of Emotional Responses in Climate Perception and Mitigation Behaviour Among Flood Victims: A Systematic Review

Children remain underrepresented in environmental health studies, and evidence on how climate-related exposures affect pediatric health and school absenteeism is limited. This pilot cross-sectional study reports pediatric symptoms, school attendance, and perceptions of climate change among 300 Bangladeshi children ages 6–12 years old in three sites: Barhatta, Galachipa, and Sarankhola. Health status, climate-related perception, and educational disruption were assessed with validated questionnaires. Clinical staff measured peak expiratory flow rate, hemoglobin, and blood lead concentrations. Rash (48%), asthma (21%), and positive screening for epilepsy (17%) were most prevalent in Sarankhola. Mean hemoglobin was lower in Sarankhola (11.0 g/dL) than in the other sites. Awareness of climate change was 100% in Galachipa and Sarankhola, while 32% in Barhatta, with television and health workers being the common sources of information. Almost one in every three children missed at least three days of school in the last month with illness, climate-related emergencies, and unexpected school closures being frequent causes. These findings indicate that Bangladeshi children, especially those living in coastal areas, face the health and educational risks related to climate change, and that longitudinal and environmental monitoring studies are needed.

This study investigates climate change perceptions of inhabitants of four distinct physiographic regions of Southern Europe, including Alpine cattle pastoralists of Carinthia (Western Austria), Venice Lagoon farmers, Southern Sicilian Coast fisherfolk, and Langhe winemakers in Italy. Through semi-structured interviews with 92 households conducted between autumn 2022 and autumn 2023, distributed across the four case studies, nuanced variations in perceptions of climate change impacts and responses were analysed. The results illustrate significant associations between climate change perception and various factors including adaptation strategies, precipitation change, and social network influence. Notably, the perceived impacts relate to a decrease in precipitation which affects agricultural production, vegetation shift, and adaptation strategies. Analyses conducted using mixed-effect logistic regression models uncovered varied regional contexts that influence both climate change awareness and adaptive actions. Additionally, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was employed to explore underlying structures and identify key variables contributing to regional variations in climate perception. This r analysis offered insights into the factors that shape perceptions and strategies in each region and underscored the importance of context-specific approaches to climate resilience and adaptation planning, considering the socio-economic, environmental, and cultural factors. Tailored adaptation strategies, informed by robust data and stakeholder engagement, are essential for building resilience and sustainability in local communities facing ongoing environmental challenges.Supplementary InformationThe online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1038/s41598-025-10611-z.

BackgroundThe veterinary environment faces distinct challenges in leadership and safety climates, with humble leadership linked to improved outcomes in other fields.MethodsA cross‐sectional survey assessed perceptions of humble leadership, psychological safety, safety climate and error disclosure attitudes in veterinary professionals in Australia. Demographic and professional‐group differences, as well as associations and predictors of attitudes towards error disclosure were examined using non‐parametric tests, correlation and logistic regression analyses.ResultsHumble leadership perceptions differed by role (p < 0.001), with hospital directors reporting higher scores. Psychological safety scores were higher among men (p = 0.02). Among the professional roles, hospital directors reported the highest psychological safety (p < 0.001). Safety climate perceptions were more positive among full‐time employees (p < 0.008) and those in teaching hospitals (p = 0.004). Psychological safety strongly correlated with humble leadership (ρ = 0.62; p < 0.001). Psychological safety (odds ratio [OR] = 1.11; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.08–1.15; p < 0.001) and leadership perceptions (OR = 1.05; 95% CI: 1.02–1.08; p < 0.001) significantly predicted positive attitudes towards error disclosure.LimitationsSelection bias may have overestimated perceptions of humble leadership and error disclosure among veterinary leaders.ConclusionsHumble leadership and psychological safety are important in promoting positive attitudes towards error disclosure.

Professionalism impacts professional identity, staff efficiency, and patient care quality. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the professional behavior and climate in a teaching hospital in Iran. A cross-sectional study was performed among faculty members, nursing staff, and specialized residents. The study used the validated 30-item "Medical Professionalism Climate in Clinical Settings" questionnaire developed by Asghari et al., containing two domains: adherence to professional behavior, and perceptions of the professional climate. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26. The study population consisted of 271 individuals working at a teaching hospital, 44.3% male and 55.7% female, averaging 34.79 years in age. The results showed there was a relationship between the total mean score, the professional behavior score, the professional climate score, and the participants' professional titles (P-value &lt; 0.001), as well as the duration of their work experience in the department (P-value: 0.005, P-value: 0.039, P-value: 0.001, respectively). The faculty members achieved the best scores, followed by the residents, nurses, and nursing assistants. Analysis of the professional behavior scores revealed strengths and weaknesses among the medical staff. More training is recommended to enhance skills and promote positive behavior to boost hospital staff's job satisfaction and sense of belonging.

Purpose This study addresses a critical theoretical gap in the literature by investigating the influence of supervisor personality traits on audit quality in Tunisia. Specifically, this study aims to examine the mediating role of work environment and the moderating effect of auditor experience on the relationship between supervisors’ personality traits and audit quality. Design/methodology/approach Data was collected through questionnaires from 169 Tunisian auditors. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used to test the hypothesized relationships. To improve robustness, ordinary least squares regression and qualitative analyses were conducted. Findings The results reveal that supervisor personality has a significant positive effect on audit quality through mediating work environment. Traits, such as conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and openness, are positively associated with audit outcomes. However, auditor experience does not moderate this relationship. Qualitative insights confirm positive perceptions of work climate, although concerns remain regarding workloads and resource constraints. Originality/value Building on prior research, this study uses a mediation moderation model to provide insight into how individual and contextual elements influence audit quality. This study also adds to the behavioral auditing literature and offers practical implications for audit firms and regulators seeking to enhance audit effectiveness in hierarchical and institutionally weak settings.

Eco-anxiety has become a prominent emotional response to the global climate crisis, yet there is a lack of empirical research examining its prevalence and correlates across diverse cultural and national contexts. This study aimed to investigate levels of eco-anxiety and its associations with age, perceived knowledge, climate risk perception, and beliefs about governmental climate action across participants from six countries. Data were collected from 2,206 participants across India, Italy, the Philippines, Türkiye, Trinidad and Tobago, and Hungary. Statistically significant cross-national differences were found in eco-anxiety, perceived knowledge, climate risk perception, and beliefs about government action. Italian participants reported the highest levels of eco-anxiety, while Hungarian participants reported the lowest. Correlational analyses showed that eco-anxiety was positively associated with climate risk perception and perceived knowledge, but negatively associated with age and beliefs in government action. The findings reveal that eco-anxiety is shaped by both cognitive and sociopolitical factors. Risk perception and climate knowledge appear to intensify emotional responses, while belief in government action may serve as a mitigating factor. Age-related differences suggest that younger individuals are more emotionally impacted by climate concerns. This study underscores the need for culturally sensitive public policy and mental health interventions to address the psychological dimensions of the climate crisis.

Purpose This study aims to investigate the relationships between leadership integrity, green work climate perception, green employee empowerment and environmental performance, with particular emphasis on the mediating and moderating effects of green work climate perception, green employee empowerment and green advocacy. It adopts social cognitive theory as an overarching framework to explain how employees observe and model sustainability-related behaviours in the hospitality sector. Design/methodology/approach Data was collected from 340 employees working in the hotel industry in China. SPSS and Mplus 8.3 were used for data analysis to test the proposed hypotheses and assess the relationships among the variables. A cross-sectional design was used, and limitations related to causal inference were acknowledged. Findings The results confirmed that leadership integrity positively influences green work climate perception and green employee empowerment, while green work climate perception has a direct positive effect on both green employee empowerment and environmental performance. In addition, green employee empowerment is positively related to environmental performance. Mediation analysis revealed that green work climate perception mediates the relationship between leadership integrity and green employee empowerment, and green employee empowerment mediates the relationship between green work climate perception and environmental performance. Furthermore, green advocacy was found to moderate the relationship between green employee empowerment and environmental performance. Practical implications This study provides insights for the hotel industry on how enhancing leadership integrity and fostering green work climate perception can drive stronger green employee empowerments, promote proactive climate action and improve environmental performances, contributing to sustainability goals. Originality/value This research adds to the literature by exploring the complex dynamics between leadership integrity, green work climate perception and environmental performances, while introducing green advocacy as a novel moderating factor. By positioning social cognitive theory as the theoretical lens, this study provides a cohesive and behaviourally grounded explanation for environmental actions in China hospitality sector.

ABSTRACT Background and purpose Although existing evidence is predominantly based on cross-sectional data, there are limited longitudinal studies exploring how different dimensions of motivational climate influence basic psychological needs over time. Grounded in self-determination and achievement goal theories, this study investigates the longitudinal relationship between motivational climate and basic need satisfaction in Finnish students, emphasizing their reciprocal associations. Methods A total of 1063 Finnish Grade 5 students (mean age = 11.26 years, SD = .31) participated in the study. The Motivational Climate in Physical Education Scale and the Psychological Needs in Physical Education Scale were completed annually for five consecutive years. Results The Random Intercept Cross Lagged Panel Model analyses revealed that the levels of the task-, autonomous-, and relatedness-involving climate were positively linked to autonomy and relatedness need satisfaction. On the other hand, the ego-involving climate was associated with competence and relatedness needs. With respect to the long-term reciprocal associations among the variables, there were consistent associations between autonomy-involving climate at one time point and relatedness and autonomy need satisfaction a year later. Similarly, relatedness-involving climate was linked to relatedness need satisfaction. In addition, autonomy need satisfaction was positively related with both task- and ego-involving climates, and relatedness need satisfaction with relatedness-involving climate. Furthermore, girls reported higher perceptions of task-involving climate compared to boys, while boys exhibited higher levels of ego-, autonomy-, and relatedness-involving climate, as well as need satisfaction, compared to girls. Conclusion This study offers longitudinal evidence on the interaction between motivational climate and need satisfaction, providing preliminary evidence for the potential of reciprocal associations.

Purpose This study aimed to investigate the current status of the safety climate within this sector to identify areas for improvement and inform targeted interventions. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach was adopted, with a survey administered to a sample of 255 building construction projects conducted by contractor companies in five regions of Tanzania, namely Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha, Mwanza and Mbeya. Respondents encompassed hierarchical levels, including tactical, strategically, functional and operational levels. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software, with Descriptive statistics employed to examine potential differences in safety climate perceptions and attitudes across these levels. Findings It revealed a preference for medium-sized institutional projects undertaken by smaller to mid-sized contractors. It also indicated statistically significant agreement between the safety climate and project complexity. This finding suggests a potential homogeneity in the approach to safety within the Tanzanian construction industry. The data highlights a focus on early construction stages and project durations of 6–18 months. While technology adoption is increasing, risk management and safety climate implementation require improvement. The influx of a younger workforce (18–30 years old) presents both opportunities and challenges. Practical implications This research concludes by highlighting the key areas for improvement, including robust risk management strategies and further technology integration. This research provides valuable insights for stakeholders to enhance project delivery, safety and workforce development within the construction industry. Originality/value This article contributes to the facts of status of safety climate in building construction projects and to its characterization in Tanzania context.

This study analyzed reading comprehension performance among lower secondary school students in Ambato, Ecuador, using data from the national “Ser Estudiante” program. A total of 960 students were assessed with a standardized test covering three dimensions of reading: literal, inferential, and critical-reflective. The objective was to identify reading achievement levels and associated factors from a quantitative approach, focusing on contextual variables such as gender, household resources, school library access, and geographic location. Findings reveal an unequal distribution: 20.6% of students were categorized as “insufficient” and only 15.5% as “advanced.” Girls significantly outperformed boys. Students with better family resources, access to school libraries, and from urban areas achieved higher scores. The ordinal logistic regression model identified school library access, household resources, and school climate perception as significant predictors of reading performance, explaining 36.2% of the total variance. The study underscores the need for equity-oriented policies to ensure equal access to reading resources and foster stimulating school environments. It also calls for strengthened pedagogical strategies to enhance higher-order reading skills and reduce existing social and territorial disparities.

ABSTRACT The present study examines the relationship between parents’ perceptions of school climate and their perceptions of the politically skilled classroom educator. Such educators employs interpersonal and strategic political skills - trust-building, cooperation, two-way communication, and negotiation, to foster constructive relationships with parents. The study draws on micro-political theory which emphasizes the use of political strategies within educational organizations, and symbolic interactionism, which highlights how parents construct meaning around educators’ roles through everyday interactions and symbolic cues. Data were collected from 497 parents in Israeli public elementary schools and were analyzed using structural equation modeling (AMOS 26.0) and hierarchical regressions (SPSS 27.0). Results show that parents’ perceptions of the school climate significantly predict their perceptions of the classroom educator’s political skill. Two key predictors emerged: the quality of classroom educator – student relationships and the strength of parental partnership. The study highlights the importance of training classroom educators in political and relational skills, enhancing their role as boundary-spanners between schools and communities.

Purpose Drawing on stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) theory, this study aims to investigate whether and how knowledge-based human resource management practices (KBHRMPs) influence organizational resilience among hospitality professionals. This study further examines the impact of organizational resilience on hospitality professionals’ innovation performance. Additionally, it examines the mediating role of the learning climate between KBHRMPs and organizational resilience. Design/methodology/approach Multiple sampling techniques, including purposive and snowball methods, were used to collect data from hospitality professionals working in three-, four- and five-star hotels in Pakistan. Data were collected from 219 respondents. Partial least squares structural equation modeling, using SmartPLS 4.0, was used to examine the proposed hypotheses. Findings The results indicate that all KBHRMPs (e.g. knowledge-based training, knowledge-based performance assessment and knowledge-based compensation) have a positive and statistically significant influence on hospitality professionals’ perceptions of the learning climate in the organization, except for knowledge-based recruitment. Moreover, the learning climate is found to be a predictor of organizational resilience, which in turn increases hospitality professionals’ innovation performance. The findings also confirm that the learning climate mediates the relationship between KBHRMPs and organizational resilience. Originality/value To date, limited research has been conducted to confirm whether and how KBHRMPs influence the learning climate and organizational resilience. Notably, the mediating role of the learning climate remains unexplored. Thus, this study aims to fill these gaps. Furthermore, the unexpected findings of an insignificant relationship between knowledge-based recruitment and the learning climate open new avenues for future research.

School principals’ leadership styles are pivotal in shaping school climate and culture, which influence teacher collegiality, decision-making, and overall performance. While effective leadership fosters trust, communication, and collaboration, school culture—defined by shared values, customs, and assumptions—directly affects teaching and learning. This study examined the influence of school administrators’ leadership styles on school climate and culture as a basis for continuous improvement. A descriptive-correlational design was employed following Creswell (2018). The study was conducted in the Division of Ozamiz City with 30 school administrators and 533 teachers as respondents. Data were gathered using a structured survey questionnaire and analyzed through frequency count, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Spearman Rank-Order Correlation, and Kruskal-Wallis Test. Findings revealed that administrators demonstrated a very high extent of leadership styles (overall M = 3.67), with ethical leadership rated highest. School climate (M = 3.62) and school culture (M = 3.65) were also perceived at very high levels, highlighting positive decision-making processes and strong underlying assumptions. No significant relationships were found between leadership styles and either school climate (p = 0.50) or school culture (p = 0.312). However, significant differences in leadership styles were observed when grouped by educational attainment (p = 0.005) and length of service (p = 0.002). The study concludes that while administrators’ leadership styles strongly align with positive perceptions of climate and culture, other factors may also influence these areas. Continuous professional development, inclusive leadership practices, and stronger community engagement are recommended to sustain and further improve school environments.

Abstract Background Teaching quality plays a critical role in effective STEM education, and improving teaching quality is often considered the most promising approach for boosting STEM achievement. However, teachers frequently encounter substantial heterogeneity in students’ aptitudes, interests, and needs, thus rendering it challenging to maintain high-quality instruction for all learners. Consequently, it has been argued that additional out-of-school programs that cater to a more homogeneous student group might better meet students’ needs, resulting in higher teaching quality. At the same time, by attending high-quality out-of-school programs, students’ evaluations of their regular school lessons might be negatively affected via comparison or reference effects. However, there is a lack of studies on teaching quality in regular classes versus out-of-school programs. Method The present study used data from a specialized out-of-school STEM enrichment program for highly gifted students. We compared the teaching quality in regular school classes and the enrichment program as reported by a total of 67 gifted students (IQ M = 133.7; SD = 7.2) with the perceived teaching quality in regular classes reported by their peers (N = 268) who were nominated for the program but were not enrolled because they scored lower on a cognitive ability test. More specifically, we compared the children’s perceptions of the motivational climate of both contexts and the teaching quality in students’ regular lessons (i.e., math classes) and the STEM enrichment program. Results Results showed that students participating in the out-of-school STEM enrichment program reported higher motivational climate and teaching quality in the enrichment program than in their regular (math) classes. At the same time, the perceptions of the motivational climate and teaching quality in the regular school setting of students who attended the enrichment program were similar to the perceptions of their peers who did not have access to the specialized enrichment program. Conclusion The findings indicate that the out-of-school STEM enrichment program we examined constitutes a valuable learning environment to meet gifted students’ needs and enhance their learning experiences. We discuss the insights we gained from gifted education in the context of different educational settings and contribute to a better understanding of perceived differences in teaching quality.

Explore and describe the triggers, preventive strategies, and sociocultural dynamics of violence in healthcare settings, focusing on the experiences and perspectives of nurses Damietta Governorate, Egypt. A cross-sectional design. A stratified random sampling approach was followed to ensure representation from all departments by recruiting 424 nurses from several hospitals in Egypt. Self-administered questionnaires were applied, using validated instruments such as the Hospital Safety Climate Scale, the Coping Strategies Inventory, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Perceived Causes of Workplace Violence Questionnaire, and the Workplace Violence Scale to collect data. Data analysis using SPSS version 26 was carried out with descriptive statistics including means and standard deviations. STROBE reporting guidelines were followed. Nurses had a moderate level of verbal abuse (mean 3.50) and bullying/harassment (mean 3.00) and lesser incidences of physical violence (mean 2.80) and sexual harassment (mean 2.70). The most common cause was perceived as organisational factors (mean 3.80) and then environmental (mean 3.60) and sociocultural (mean 3.40). Problem-focused coping strategies, which were used mostly (mean 3.45), emotional exhaustion (mean 4.20), making the overall burnout level moderate (mean 3.83). The safety climate had positive perceptions concerning management support (mean 3.80), an area needing improvement in safety communication (mean 3.70) and staff training (mean 3.60). The study underscores the prevalent issues of workplace violence and emotional exhaustion among nurses, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support systems to address these challenges. Implementing comprehensive support programs, enhancing safety protocols, and focusing on both problem-focused and emotional support strategies are essential for improving nurse well-being and reducing workplace violence. These measures will contribute to a safer working environment and better patient care outcomes. What problem did the study address? The study explored and described the high incidence of workplace violence and its impact on nurses' emotional well-being and job satisfaction in Egyptian healthcare settings. What were the main findings? Prevalent verbal abuse and bullying were noted in the study, with the organisational factors identified as the most important cause. High levels of emotional exhaustion and moderate burnout, coupled with positive but improvable perceptions of safety climate, were reported. Where and on whom will the research have an impact? Impacts from the research would touch every nurse working in hospitals around the cities of Damietta Governorate in Egypt, including Damietta General Hospital, Central Hospital in Faraskour, Elzarqa General Hospital, and probably other healthcare settings in the locale. It is anticipated that the results will give way to new hospital policies and practices on improving nurse safety and job satisfaction, which could lead to enhanced overall patient care. The STROBE checklist was followed. No patient or public contribution.

Research on coach transformational leadership and athlete mental toughness has yet to fully explore the influence of processes and mechanisms linking the two. This study examines two mediating pathways: task-involving climate perception and coach-athlete relationship quality. Grounded in self-determination and conservation of resource theories, we propose that coach transformational leadership fosters a supportive environment and offers a leader-follower exchange relationship as resources, which in turn strengthens mental toughness. We surveyed 301 volleyball players and utilized path analyses with bootstrapping methods to examine our hypotheses. Our findings indicate that an athlete's task-involving climate perception and coach-athlete exchange relationship play pivotal roles in determining the indirect impacts of coach transformational leadership on athlete mental toughness. We identify the intricate nature of coach transformational leadership, which encourages the development of athlete self-determination and cultivates high-quality coach-athlete relationships, consequently bolstering athlete mental toughness.

This study provides the first empirical test of the Practice Environment Model’s (PEM) proposition that athletes’ psychological climate perceptions are temporally related to subsequent team functioning. We examined whether daily psychological climate appraisals, collected via high-frequency digital monitoring, were associated with coach-rated team performance, and whether they offered added value beyond traditional perceived wellness assessments. Using the MIMIR platform, daily data were collected from 48 NCAA Division II athletes across men’s soccer, women’s soccer, and women’s tennis teams. A time-lagged correlational design assessed whether psychological climate or perceived wellness ratings were linked to coach-rated performance on subsequent days. Results showed that psychological climate was significantly associated with coach ratings in several contexts, with the strongest and most sustained relationships observed in women’s tennis, extending up to a five-day lag. In contrast, perceived wellness ratings showed no consistent associations with performance across teams or terms. These findings offer initial support for the PEM’s climate–performance feedback loop and identify psychological climate as a potentially valuable indicator of team functioning in applied sport. Future research should examine potential moderators and mechanisms to guide targeted climate-based interventions.

Studies have shown that school principals' transformational leadership impacts teachers' intention to use digital technology in their teaching practice. As the underlying mechanism of this impact remains unclear in ethnic minority areas of China, we explored the effect of principals' transformational leadership on the intention of teachers in these regions to use digital technology, incorporating teachers' perception of the organizational innovation climate and their technological pedagogical content knowledge as mediators. We conducted a survey with 476 teachers in ethnic minority areas in China. The findings showed that principals' transformational leadership directly increased teachers' intention to use digital technology for teaching, and also indirectly enhanced this intention through the individual and chain mediators of perception of the organization's innovation climate and technological pedagogical content knowledge. Our results enhance understanding of the relationship between principals' transformational leadership and teachers' intention to use digital technology in China's ethnic minority areas.

IntroductionJob embeddedness is beneficial for promoting nurse retention, positive organizational behavior, and patient outcomes. Therefore, it is crucial to give more attention to the job embeddedness of nurses. This study aims to explore the mediating role of affective commitment in the perception of authentic leadership, organizational climate, and job embeddedness among Chinese nurses.MethodsThis cross-sectional study surveyed 716 clinical nurses from hospitals in northern China. The data analysis methods included a descriptive statistical analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, regression analysis, and Bootstrap mediation effect test.ResultsWe found a significant positive correlation between authentic leadership, organizational climate, affective commitment, and the job embeddedness of nurses. Affective commitment partially mediates authentic leadership and job embeddedness and fully mediates organizational climate and job embeddedness.DiscussionAuthentic leadership style is an important factor affecting the job embeddedness of nurses; affective commitment as a mediating variable more clearly reveals the impact of authentic leadership and organizational climate on job embeddedness. Nursing managers should develop an authentic leadership style, improve organizational climate, effectively enhance affective commitment, strengthen nurses’ job embeddedness, and promote nurse retention.