The Influence of Evangelical and Political Identity on Climate Change Views

• DOI: 10.1080/08941920.2022.2113486
• Publication Date: 2022-08-29T15:37:34Z
• Authors: Benjamin S. Lowe; Glenn D. Israel; Ramesh Paudyal; Kenneth E. Wallen
• Keywords: Survey data collection

The roles religion and politics play in the climate change arena have received greater attention past decade. Nonetheless, relationship between how they shape views is poorly understood, particularly among American evangelicals. This study uses data from a probability-based mail survey of residents political swing state Florida, USA to examine relationships evangelical identity, religiosity, partisan affiliation three measures climate-related views: global warming knowledge, belief, risk perception. Findings structural equation modeling demonstrate that mediated by exerts significant negative influences on measures, even when considered. We discuss these results, exploring nuanced variables implications large influential segment public.