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20 resultsShowing papers similar to Cultivating Public Perception and Policy Initiatives: Understanding the Impact of Environmental Journalism through Focus Group Discussions and Secondary Data Analysis
ClearPro-Environmental Behaviour of Two Norway's Mainstream Mass Media
Researchers analyzed how two mainstream Norwegian mass media outlets address plastic waste issues in the Nordic region, examining their pro-environmental framing, stakeholder engagement strategies, and the constraints they face in driving government, NGO, and public action on plastic waste management.
Framing narratives in news discourse: A comparative study of western and eastern media
A comparative discourse analysis of Western and Eastern news media coverage of major global events found systematic differences in framing strategies, ideological emphases, and narrative structures that reflect distinct journalistic norms and cultural contexts—with implications for how media shapes public understanding of issues including environmental topics.
Media coverage, attention cycles and the governance of plastics pollution
This study analyzes how media coverage and public attention cycles affect governance responses to plastics pollution. Researchers found that heightened media attention has increased public engagement with plastics issues, but the coherence and durability of public pressure remains questionable. The study suggests that policymakers can leverage attention peaks to initiate longer-term reforms, and that reframing plastics as an economic and health issue may help sustain public concern.
Review: Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate — R0/PR3
A review of 39 studies on public perceptions of plastic pollution found that research has clustered around marine ecosystems, single-use plastics, and recycling barriers, while underexploring systemic production reduction and connections to climate change or broader biodiversity loss. The paper emphasizes that terminology choices — 'marine debris' vs. 'microplastics' vs. 'plastic pollution' — frame public understanding differently and should inform policy communications.
The influence of media narratives on microplastics risk perception
Researchers examined how media narratives about microplastic pollution influence public risk perception. The study argues that accurate and balanced reporting is essential to prevent misinformation and ensure people clearly understand the risks associated with microplastics. The findings suggest that understanding public perceptions can help design better interventions to reduce plastic consumption and its associated health and environmental impacts.
What influences public support for plastic waste control policies and green consumption? Evidence from a multilevel analysis of survey data from 27 European countries
This multi-country survey across 27 European nations found that media use and country-level factors shape citizens' support for plastic waste policy and green consumption. People who consumed environmental news from diverse media sources were more likely to support plastic reduction policies and adopt green behaviors. The findings have implications for designing effective public communication strategies about plastic pollution.
Telling stories about (micro)plastic pollution: Media images, public perceptions and social change
This paper examines how microplastic pollution has been framed in media reporting and how the public understands the issue, finding that culturally embedded ideas about risk and health shape people's responses. Understanding media framing and public perception is important for designing effective communication strategies around microplastic contamination.
Peran Media Sosial Dalam Meningkatkan Kesadaran Lingkungan Di Kalangan Milenial
This literature-based study analyzed the role of social media in raising environmental awareness among millennials, including awareness of issues like plastic pollution and climate change. Researchers found that social media is effective at deepening understanding of environmental issues through influencer engagement, interactive content, and social campaigns. However, challenges such as misinformation, algorithmic bias, and superficial engagement limit its positive impact on promoting sustainable behaviors.
Demonstration and Suggestion on the Communication Efficiency of New Media of Environmental Education Based on Ideological and Political Education
This paper examines how new media and social platforms can improve the reach and effectiveness of environmental education campaigns, arguing that combining new media communication strategies with ideological and political education frameworks can enhance public environmental awareness.
Media Issue Crystallization: The Case of Microplastic in Denmark
This study examined how Danish news media constructed and framed microplastic pollution as an emerging environmental issue, analyzing the process by which a complex scientific problem becomes a public concern. Media framing of microplastics influences public awareness and political action on plastic pollution.
A comparative study of frames and narratives identified within scientific press releases on ocean climate change and ocean plastic
Researchers analyzed over 300 scientific press releases about ocean climate change and ocean plastic pollution to understand how research institutions communicate these topics to the public. They found that ocean plastic stories tended to focus on health risks and actionable solutions, while ocean climate change stories emphasized environmental and economic consequences. The study reveals that how scientific issues are framed in press releases shapes public understanding and engagement with these environmental challenges.
Evolution of Media Coverage on Climate Change and Environmental Awareness: An Analysis of Tweets from UK and US Newspapers
Researchers analyzed a decade of climate change tweets from six major UK and US newspapers, finding that coverage increased overall but dipped sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic before recovering by 2021, with 2019 standing out as a pivotal year driven by the Fridays for Future movement. Topic modeling revealed recurring themes around politics, health impacts, and pollution.
Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate
This review analyzed 39 peer-reviewed studies on public perceptions of plastic pollution, finding that research discourse is narrowly focused on marine impacts and single-use plastics while largely ignoring broader plastic pollution contexts relevant to international treaty negotiations.
Psychological Factors Affecting Young People’s Environmental Responsibility: Evidence from Public University Students
This study examined pro-environmental behavior levels and psychological factors -- including new media use, creative thinking, and environmental awareness -- among public university students, assessing how these factors influence young people's sense of environmental responsibility. The findings highlight gaps in environmental knowledge and the structural barriers that limit students' practical contributions to conservation.
A Study into Public Awareness of the Environmental Impact of Menstrual Products and Product Choice
This study investigated public awareness of the plastic content and environmental impact of menstrual products, finding through surveys and focus groups that most participants were unaware of the hidden plastics in disposable items. Results showed that greater environmental awareness does not reliably translate into choosing less harmful product alternatives.
How Do Information Resources Influencethe Public Environmental Risk Perception?A National Survey in China
This paper is not about microplastics — it is a survey-based study of how different information channels (social media, traditional news, government sources) shape Chinese citizens' environmental risk perception, finding that online information has the strongest effect on perceived environmental threats.
Public perceptions of climate change and health – A cross-sectional survey study
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional survey to assess public perceptions of the links between climate change and human health, examining awareness of how rising temperatures, extreme weather, air pollution, and environmental degradation affect morbidity and mortality. The study found variable levels of public understanding across demographic groups, with implications for health communication and climate policy engagement.
Framing for action? Assessing microplastic-related threat potential for planetary health as a political participation catalyzer
This study analyzed how microplastic-related threats to planetary health are communicated as a political issue, finding that framing microplastics as a systemic health risk increases public concern and may serve as a catalyst for environmental policy action.
Review: Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate — R0/PR2
This review analyzes 39 peer-reviewed studies on public perceptions of plastic pollution, finding that debate is largely focused on marine environments and single-use plastics. The review notes gaps in public awareness of microplastics' health effects and calls for better communication to inform policy negotiations.
Public Attention Formation in the "Diet Kantong Plastik" Social Movement
This qualitative study examines how Indonesia's Plastic Bag Diet Movement used social media to build public attention for reducing plastic use, finding that consistent, informative messaging and strategic timing helped grow the campaign's reach. The research suggests that digital advocacy can effectively raise environmental awareness but must also close the gap between awareness and individual action.