You are invited to take part in a research study about how climate change is affecting the mental health and wellbeing of young adults in New Jersey. As you know, climate change is not only a global environmental crisis—it also impacts people on a deeply personal and emotional level, especially those living in communities that experience environmental injustice or climate-related disasters.
This study is being conducted as part of a doctoral dissertation in social work. It explores how feeling connected to your community might help buffer or protect against the stress and anxiety many young people feel about climate change. We are especially interested in how these experiences differ across neighborhoods and identities in New Jersey.
Your voice matters. By completing this survey, you’ll be helping researchers, policymakers, and community leaders better understand how to promote mental health and climate resilience—especially in communities that are most impacted by environmental and social injustices.
The survey includes questions about your thoughts and feelings related to climate change, your sense of connection to your community, and some background questions about you and where you live. It will take about 10 minutes to complete.
As a thank you, after completing the survey, you will have the option to enter a raffle to win up to $1,000 in Visa gift cards. To protect your privacy, your email will be collected separately and will not be connected to your survey responses in any way.
For questions about the survey, contact Urban Coast Institute Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist Rachel Forbes at rforbes@monmouth.edu.