@article{ART003331909},
author={SeMi Park and HyunHo Shin and SANGJUN KANG},
title={An Analysis of Generational Climate Literacy for Heatwave Response through Action Research},
journal={Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment},
issn={1225-7184},
year={2026},
volume={35},
number={2},
pages={132-141}
TY - JOUR
AU - SeMi Park
AU - HyunHo Shin
AU - SANGJUN KANG
TI - An Analysis of Generational Climate Literacy for Heatwave Response through Action Research
JO - Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
PY - 2026
VL - 35
IS - 2
PB - Korean Society Of Environmental Impact Assessment
SP - 132
EP - 141
SN - 1225-7184
AB - This study employs an action research approach - in which researchers and participants interacted in the field to explore the practical possibilities and limitations of theoretical frameworks - to analyze generational differences in climate literacy regarding heatwave response in Gangneung City. Targeting children (n=41), the elderly (n=18), and adult citizens (n=172), the research process involved: (1) performing customized activities for each generation; (2) observing changes in perceptions and behaviors before and after the activities, interviews, and surveys; and (3) analyzing the data using descriptive statistics. The findings are as follows: First, children showed improvement in climate literacy and the formation of place attachment toward the local ecology after the activities. Second, for the elderly, positive experiences with cooling centers suggested the possibility of building policy trust, and a tendency toward increased willingness to use such facilities was tentatively observed. Third, a tendency was observed suggesting that adult citizens may begin to perceive heatwaves as an urban structural issue through visual observation and hands-on activities, and this appeared to be associated with the possibility of enhanced policy acceptance. This study holds significance as an exploratory attempt to examine generational perceptions and the potential for policy-based responses.
KW - Climate Literacy;Action Research;Generational Differences;Citizens' Perception;Heatwave Response
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SeMi Park, HyunHo Shin and SANGJUN KANG. (2026). An Analysis of Generational Climate Literacy for Heatwave Response through Action Research. Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment, 35(2), 132-141.
SeMi Park, HyunHo Shin and SANGJUN KANG. 2026, "An Analysis of Generational Climate Literacy for Heatwave Response through Action Research", Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment, vol.35, no.2 pp.132-141.
SeMi Park, HyunHo Shin, SANGJUN KANG "An Analysis of Generational Climate Literacy for Heatwave Response through Action Research" Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment 35.2 pp.132-141 (2026) : 132.
SeMi Park, HyunHo Shin, SANGJUN KANG. An Analysis of Generational Climate Literacy for Heatwave Response through Action Research. 2026; 35(2), 132-141.
SeMi Park, HyunHo Shin and SANGJUN KANG. "An Analysis of Generational Climate Literacy for Heatwave Response through Action Research" Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment 35, no.2 (2026) : 132-141.
SeMi Park; HyunHo Shin; SANGJUN KANG. An Analysis of Generational Climate Literacy for Heatwave Response through Action Research. Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment, 35(2), 132-141.
SeMi Park; HyunHo Shin; SANGJUN KANG. An Analysis of Generational Climate Literacy for Heatwave Response through Action Research. Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment. 2026; 35(2) 132-141.
SeMi Park, HyunHo Shin, SANGJUN KANG. An Analysis of Generational Climate Literacy for Heatwave Response through Action Research. 2026; 35(2), 132-141.
SeMi Park, HyunHo Shin and SANGJUN KANG. "An Analysis of Generational Climate Literacy for Heatwave Response through Action Research" Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment 35, no.2 (2026) : 132-141.
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