Assessment of the Climate Change Anxiety Level among University Students and the Well-being Effect of Campus Landscape Accordingly

Taşkışla Courtyard Case

Resumo

Climate change's effects on the environment have detrimental effects on human health as well as the health of many other biological species. Climate change is having a negative impact on humanity by changing the quality of the air, water, and food supply. Human health is suffering greatly as a result of the climate crisis, both physically and psychologically. Storms, floods, and shortages of food and water can all have a direct impact on mental health, increasing the risk of anxiety, sadness, and post-traumatic stress disorder. These problems are additionally exacerbated by disaster scenarios and uncertainties. Anxiety among younger adults is on the rise due to climate change. The studies showed how vulnerable developing nations are to the growing effects of the climate catastrophe, and it was shown that young people are particularly vulnerable to the psychological harm that the issue is causing to individuals. Landscape is essential for enhancing environmental conditions, reducing the impact of climate change-related disasters, and promoting the physical and mental wellbeing of all living things. Clarifying how green areas affect the psychological effects of climate change is the main goal of this study project. In light of this, the study aims to determine the degree of climate change anxiety among university students in Istanbul, the most populous city in developing Turkey and the location where the secondary effects of the climate crisis are most noticeable, as well as the impact of campus landscape—a type of green space that is an essential component of students' everyday lives—on their eco-anxiety. In order to make an assessment, a questionnaire study following a comprehensive literature review was determined as a method. ITU Taşkışla Campus in Istanbul, Turkey, and the students who pursue their studies there have been highlighted as the case in this context. The research revealed that the courtyard of Taşkışla does not effectively address worries about the climate catastrophe, even though it may be said to improve students' well-being in terms of reducing the environmental stresses related to living in Istanbul.