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The Potential of Solutions Journalism for Climate Risk Mitigation: A Mixed Methods Investigation /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	The Potential of Solutions Journalism for Climate Risk Mitigation: A Mixed Methods Investigation // Cassandra L. C Troy.
Author:	Troy, Cassandra L. C.,
Description:	1 electronic resource (248 pages)
Notes:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 86-05, Section: B.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International86-05B.
Subject:	Journalism. -
Online resource:	https://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=31631280
ISBN:	9798346376248

The Potential of Solutions Journalism for Climate Risk Mitigation: A Mixed Methods Investigation /
Troy, Cassandra L. C.,

The Potential of Solutions Journalism for Climate Risk Mitigation: A Mixed Methods Investigation /Cassandra L. C Troy. - 1 electronic resource (248 pages)

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 86-05, Section: B.

Addressing risks posed by climate change requires the participation of broad swathes of the public. Communication to motivate climate action may focus primarily on negative consequences of climate change or possible avenues for addressing the threat. There has been much more research on the former approach; thus, more work is needed to understand impacts of solutions-based climate communication. Solutions journalism, which focuses on successful responses to problems, offers a possible avenue for empowering people to support climate risk mitigation. This research uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to gain insight into the effects of climate solutions reporting from the perspectives of both audiences and journalists.Based in social cognitive theory, exemplification theory, and theories of risk communication, Study 1 operationalized elements of the solutions journalism framework and tested the effects of four versions of solar power solutions stories (compared to risk-focused climate stories and neutral stories) on psychological responses (perceptions of argument strength, message relevance, self-efficacy, collective efficacy, and response efficacy) and collective action (intentions and behavior) via an online experiment. Effects were measured again after two weeks to understand durability. Study 2 used in-depth interviews with U.S. based environmental solutions journalists to identify key reporting outcomes and understand challenges inherent to journalism at the intersection of climate change and solutions.Findings from Study 1 indicated that climate solutions new stories can impact both message and efficacy perceptions, which in turn predicted collective action intentions and information seeking directly after message exposure. Wave 1 response efficacy was positively associated with low-effort engagement in collective action at Wave 2. Participants reacted similarly to various elements of the solutions stories, pointing to opportunities for further research and theorizing around message effects. Meanwhile, in Study 2, offering new perspectives and supporting audience agency were key goals of environmental solutions journalists. In alignment with these desired outcomes, journalists emphasized the importance of communicating that success and meaningful individual action are possible, thoroughly covering pros and cons of solutions, and presenting resources for further audience engagement, whether that be learning more or engaging in political action. Journalists faced challenges identifying and assessing climate solutions because of the complex nature of climate change and associated responses as well as inadequate access to trustworthy information. These difficulties were compounded by industry pressures.Together, Studies 1 and 2 indicate that solutions news coverage can play an important role in motivating audiences to engage in climate risk mitigation behaviors by impacting cognitive mechanisms, such as perceptions of message relevance or response efficacy. Moreover, such impacts are not incidental, they are often central to the goals of solutions journalists. Theoretically, scholars' understanding of solutions journalism may be enriched by incorporating theories of information processing and examining boundary conditions of effects through moderation analyses. Practically, universities, nonprofits, and professional organizations can support clearer connections between subject matter experts, research, or data, and particular climate solutions topics. These groups would also be able to address key challenges faced by journalists by raising awareness of and expanding avenues for free access to academic research.

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