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the community (n = 5); (7) information on effects of climate change in farming in
Columbia (n = 1); and, (8) not sure (n = 1).
4.4 Complex Feelings
When asked, “What is your feeling when you hear about climate change?” participants held complex feelings and the majority of them commented that they feel
anxious about this issue but would like to take actions to address it (Fig. 1).
• “I am anxious because of the amount of inertia in society for climate, but also
hopeful because of human problem solutions potentials.”
• “I feel frustrated by the level of apathy in our government and society, but I am
hopeful that I and others will be able to effect change in this community.”
• “When I hear about climate change, I often feel overwhelmed and hopeless. It is
such a huge overarching issue that feels impossible to solve.”
After they participated the forums, most people felt that it is still a huge issue but
they have more information and tools to help. They felt better and more optimistic
that active discussion is occurring (n = 21). Some people still felt the same (n = 6).
• “I feel better and more optimistic that people are thinking about this.”
• “I feel more familiar with difficult options on climate change.”
• “I feel like it is a problem we can fix.”
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6
8
10
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Fig. 1 The frequencies of different types of feelings emerged in the survey (n = 26, adults)
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the community (n = 5); (7) information on effects of climate change in farming in
Columbia (n = 1); and, (8) not sure (n = 1).
4.4 Complex Feelings
When asked, “What is your feeling when you hear about climate change?” participants held complex feelings and the majority of them commented that they feel
anxious about this issue but would like to take actions to address it (Fig. 1).
• “I am anxious because of the amount of inertia in society for climate, but also
hopeful because of human problem solutions potentials.”
• “I feel frustrated by the level of apathy in our government and society, but I am
hopeful that I and others will be able to effect change in this community.”
• “When I hear about climate change, I often feel overwhelmed and hopeless. It is
such a huge overarching issue that feels impossible to solve.”
After they participated the forums, most people felt that it is still a huge issue but
they have more information and tools to help. They felt better and more optimistic
that active discussion is occurring (n = 21). Some people still felt the same (n = 6).
• “I feel better and more optimistic that people are thinking about this.”
• “I feel more familiar with difficult options on climate change.”
• “I feel like it is a problem we can fix.”
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Magnitude of Feelings regarding Climate Change
frequence
Fig. 1 The frequencies of different types of feelings emerged in the survey (n = 26, adults)