Gender Differences in Climate Change Denial in Sweden
Author Information
Author(s): Remsö Amanda, Bäck Hanna, Aurora Renström Emma
Primary Institution: Kristianstad University
Hypothesis
Threatened masculinity contributes to gender differences in climate change denial in Sweden.
Conclusion
Men in Sweden are more likely to deny climate change than women, and this tendency is influenced by perceptions of threatened masculinity.
Supporting Evidence
- Men reported higher climate change denial than women across all three studies.
- Belief in a sexism shift mediated the relationship between gender and climate change denial.
- Men's rights activist belongingness also contributed to climate change denial among men.
Takeaway
This study found that men are more likely to deny climate change than women, and this is linked to feelings that their masculinity is threatened.
Methodology
The study used three cross-sectional online surveys with representative samples of Swedish adults to measure climate change denial and perceptions of threatened masculinity.
Potential Biases
The research may be influenced by self-reported measures and the social desirability bias in responses.
Limitations
The study did not collect data on ethnicity or cultural differences, limiting generalizability to other contexts.
Participant Demographics
Participants included Swedish adults aged 18-95, with a nearly equal distribution of men and women, and approximately half having a college or university education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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