The climate change distress and impairment scale (CC-DIS)

OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Johanna Hepp, Sean P. Lane, Jana Urbild, Sina A. Klein
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Abstract

Development of the "Climate change distress and impairment scale" (CC-DIS) that separates emotional distress in response to climate change from resulting functional impairment and application of the scale to predict pro-environmental behavior. Items for the scale are openly available in English and German language.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Climate Change Communication and Perception Climate Change and Health Impacts Stress Responses and Cortisol

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Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
28 July 2026
Document type
Preprint