Climate Anxiety Among Indonesians: The Impacts of Experience of Climate Change, Life-Threatening Events, and Well-Being

Climate change has significant impacts on well-being, and these effects vary substantially across regions. Indonesia is recognized as vulnerable to these risks. Focusing on climate anxiety as a key aspect of well-being, this study examines the influence of individuals’ experience of climate change, their exposure to life-threatening events, and personal well- being on climate anxiety among Indonesians. Based on data from the Social Survey on the Quality of Life and Well-being in Asia, a multiple regression analysis was conducted in SPSS version 30.0. The findings revealed that experience of climate change was a significant predictor of aggravated climate anxiety. Less exposure to life-threatening events was significantly linked to lower climate anxiety. Subjective mental health was a significant but weak predictor. Among the demographic control variables, being aged 60 and over was associated with increased climate anxiety. This study discussed the implications of these results and proposed policy recommendations.